The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15)
€ 118,500

€ 77,400

€ 118,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 77,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 FSI.
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
57.4
76.7
83.1
57.1
74.9
83.4
76.7 in
Width
74.9 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.1 in
117.9
202.6
113.4
199.2
202.6 in
Length
199.2 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4749 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5908 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
4.82 %

General
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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 FSI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CGTA, CTFA
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Audi S8 cod
513 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi S8 cod
479 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Performance
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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8.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
8.81 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S8 cod
25 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
542 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi S8 cod
542 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
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).
216 kWh
Audi S8 cod
178.2 kWh
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 cod
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data