The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07)
€ 140,000
€ 115,700
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 115,700
ⓘ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 W12.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
5082 lb
Curb Weight
5375 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
293 lb
5.45 %
General
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long W12
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BRN*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
12
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
444 hp
VW Phaeton long W12
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long W12
Performance
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long W12
155 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
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9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.11 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
12.11 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long W12
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
16 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
15 mpg
city
11 mpg
No data
highway
22 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
451 mi
Range
386 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
386 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
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).
274.7 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
274.7 kWh
VW Phaeton long W12
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S8
VW Phaeton long W12
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1041 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
