The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 112,400

€ 104,500

€ 112,400
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 cod is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton W12
57.4
76.7
83.1
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
117.9
202.6
113.4
199
202.6 in
Length
199 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton W12
4519 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
763 lb
14.44 %

General
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton W12
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton W12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Audi S8 cod
23 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
16 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
554 mi
Range
359 mi
Audi S8 cod
554 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
Environmental Impact
191.4 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).
295.5 kWh
Audi S8 cod
191.4 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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