The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 89,400
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,400

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Phaeton V8.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V8
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
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
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
198.9 in
Length
199.2 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V8
4442 lb
Curb Weight
4810 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5952 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
368 lb
7.65 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)

General

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BSM
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.58 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
14.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
12 mpg
city
13 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
447 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
236.9 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data