The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 89,300
 VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
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
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
198.9 in
Length
199 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6592 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
1025 lb
18.75 %
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)

General

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
D3 (4E)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 V10 TDI
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BSM
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
10
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Performance

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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).
234.5 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data