The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 116,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 97,700
 Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton W12 is significantly smaller in every dimension. It's 8.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 11.5 inches lower than the Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
68.5
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
68.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)
122.9
207.4
199.2 in
Length
207.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
122.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4674 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5886 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
600 lb
11.38 %
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
CDSB
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
346 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
346 hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.51 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
13.51 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
31 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
11 mpg
city
25 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
746 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
746 mi
Audi A8 L 4.2 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).
154.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
154.3 kWh
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Audi A8 L 4.2 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data