The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

€ 100,100
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 104,500
 VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500

ⓘ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 W12.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
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 W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
198.9 in
Length
199 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6415 lb
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
840 lb
15.9 %
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)

General

Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BSM
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12

Performance

Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

▶ REPLAY
10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
12 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
418 mi
Range
359 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data