The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 140,000
€ 89,200
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,200
ⓘ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 V8.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V8
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 V8
5082 lb
Curb Weight
5124 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6195 lb
Weight Difference:
42 lb
0.82 %
General
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V8
D5 (4N)
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium 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 V8
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V8
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 V8
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.53 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
15.53 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
15 mpg
city
12 mpg
No data
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
451 mi
Range
430 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1071 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
