The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
€ 140,000
€ 76,100
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 V6.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
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 V6
5082 lb
Curb Weight
5018 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.26 %
General
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
D5 (4N)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 V6
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton long V6
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6
Performance
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
174 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
No data
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
451 mi
Range
462 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
