The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 147,900

€ 71,900

€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 71,900
ⓘ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 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF.
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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
118.1
203.7
202.6 in
Length
203.7 in
117.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4553 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
7.52 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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 DPF
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
DDTA
Engine Code
*CAR*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
230 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
190 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.4 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
21.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
17 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
31 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
595 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
595 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
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).
193.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
193.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI DPF
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data