The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 100,100

€ 86,300

€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 86,300
ⓘ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 5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
56.9
74.6
79.8
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.6 in
Width
74.9 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.1 in
115.9
198.9
118.1
203.9
198.9 in
Length
203.9 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb

Weight Difference:
520 lb
10.48 %

General
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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 FSI
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSM
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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