The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 100,100
€ 68,000
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 0.4 cm shorter, 0.9 cm narrower and 0.6 cm lower than the VW Phaeton V6.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
1444
1894
2028
1450
1903
2129
1894 mm
Width
1903 mm
2028 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2129 mm
1444 mm
Height
1450 mm
2944
5051
2881
5055
5051 mm
Length
5055 mm
2944 mm
Wheelbase
2881 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
2015 kg
Kerb Weight
2184 kg
2540 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2690 kg
Weight Difference:
169 kg
7.74 %
General
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
D3 (4E)
Generation
3D
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BSM
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5204 CC
Engine Capacity
3189 CC
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
Power
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S8
444 bhp
238 bhp
VW Phaeton V6
540 NM
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Audi S8
540 NM
315 NM
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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4.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
Audi S8
4.54 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
motorway
32 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
418 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
462 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).
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).
229.2 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
319 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
506 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
