The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 58,300
 VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300

ⓘ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 V6.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
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 V6 (02 - 04)
113.4
199
198.9 in
Length
199 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5754 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.99 %
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)

General

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
D3 (4E)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S8
VW Phaeton 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 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 V6

Performance

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.48 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
18.48 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
12 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
27 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 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).
216 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data