The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07)
€ 118,500

€ 68,000

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 68,000
ⓘ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 V6.
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6
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 V6
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4815 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5930 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
6.13 %

General
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
542 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
229.2 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data