The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 116,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11) VW Phaeton W12
€ 112,400
 Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi S8 cod
€ 116,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400

ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S8 cod.
VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8 cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
74.9
83.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 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
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.9
202.6
199.2 in
Length
202.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8 cod
5273 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5677 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
754 lb
14.3 %
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8 cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 S8 cod
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
444 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod

Performance

VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

▶ REPLAY
11.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
11.88 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S8 cod
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
386 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Phaeton W12
386 mi
554 mi
Audi S8 cod
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).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
274.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data