The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 147,900

€ 119,800

€ 147,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,800
ⓘ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 W12.
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long 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
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 W12
4553 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
5710 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
822 lb
15.29 %

General
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long 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 plus cod
VW Phaeton long W12
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDTA
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
597 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi S8 plus cod
516 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long W12
190 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Phaeton long W12
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7.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod
7.63 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
24 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
17 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
510 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
510 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
189.4 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8 plus cod
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data