The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 11)
€ 100,100
€ 116,500
€ 100,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 116,500
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
56.9
74.6
79.8
57.1
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
115.9
198.9
113.4
199.2
198.9 in
Length
199.2 in
115.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
4442 lb
Curb Weight
5273 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
831 lb
15.76 %
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
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
12
5.2 L / 254 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6050 rpm
Audi S8
444 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton W12
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi S8
398 lb‑ft
413 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
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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10 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.88 lb/hp
Audi S8
10 lb/hp
11.88 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
12 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
418 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi S8
418 mi
386 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).
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi S8
253.8 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton W12
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
