The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A8 3.0 TDI tiptronic (11 - 13)
€ 116,500
€ 70,000
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton W12 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A8 3.0 TDI.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.5
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
113.4
199.2
117.8
202.2
199.2 in
Length
202.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4123 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
1151 lb
21.83 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
*BRN*
Engine Code
CLAB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
201 hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
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11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
20.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
11 mpg
city
32 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
932 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
932 mi
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
274.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
123.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 3.0 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1400 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
