The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 147,900
€ 78,200
€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi S8 plus cod is 1.3 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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
118.1
203.9
202.6 in
Length
203.9 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4553 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
551 lb
10.8 %
General
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
D4 (4H)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
DDTA
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
190 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
189.4 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).
174.9 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
