The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 140,000
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 140,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
76.6 in
Width
75.1 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
203.9 in
Length
199.2 in
118 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
5082 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
6250 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
97 lb
1.91 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 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 V6 TDI
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S8
563 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S8
590 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
3.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Audi S8
9.03 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Audi S8
21 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
15 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
451 mi
Range
658 mi
Audi S8
451 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 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).
174.9 kWh
Audi S8
214 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
423 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S8
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1168 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
14.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data