The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 100,100

€ 64,500

€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 64,500
ⓘ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 TDI DPF.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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
113.4
199
198.9 in
Length
199 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %

General
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 V6 TDI DPF
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
BSM
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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