The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 78,200

€ 112,400

€ 78,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long V6 TDI is 1.3 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S8 cod.
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.4
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
118.1
203.9
117.9
202.6
203.9 in
Length
202.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
5104 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.44 %

General
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod
▶ REPLAY
21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
21.54 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
28 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S8 cod
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
658 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
658 mi
554 mi
Audi S8 cod
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
191.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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