Volkswagen Arteon R vs Audi A8 L W12

Volkswagen Arteon R

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Audi A8 L W12

Sedan · Gasoline · AWD

Car A

Volkswagen Arteon R

The Volkswagen Arteon R prioritizes strong performance and long‑haul usefulness, pairing 320 hp and a 5.0 s 0–100 km/h sprint with a large 563-liter trunk for trips. It suits road trips and growing families seeking good value in its segment, with a focus more on highways than city streets.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety8.3 L/100km

Car B

Audi A8 L W12

The Audi A8 L W12 blends huge power with all-wheel-drive stability, making it a confident premium choice for long road trips. It seats five with a 505-liter trunk, but its fuel use and price won’t suit every commute or budget.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety500 hpAWD

Why compared same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilestrong usage match

Usage fit

Family 46 / 64

City 26 / 22

Budget / value 39 / 33

Road trip 57 / 71

Performance 30 / 47

Cargo 31 / 28

Practical 24 / 40

Premium 38 / 70

Winter 30 / 70

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Arteon R · Orange = Audi A8 L W12

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Arteon R Audi A8 L W12

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