The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 140,000
€ 93,600
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S8 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
58
76.6
83.9
57.1
74.9
83.8
76.6 in
Width
74.9 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
118
203.9
118.1
203.7
203.9 in
Length
203.7 in
118 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
5082 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb
Weight Difference:
478 lb
8.6 %
General
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
D5 (4N)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
28 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
451 mi
Range
490 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
214 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).
234.5 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
