The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 100,100
€ 75,300
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 75,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S8 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Phaeton long V6.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
56.9
74.6
79.8
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
115.9
198.9
118.1
203.7
198.9 in
Length
203.7 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
575 lb
11.46 %
General
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
D3 (4E)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSM
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
459 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
459 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
Environmental Impact
253.8 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).
231.1 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
231.1 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
