The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 87,000
€ 100,100
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton long V8 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi S8.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8
57.1
74.9
83.8
56.9
74.6
79.8
74.9 in
Width
74.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
118.1
203.7
115.9
198.9
203.7 in
Length
198.9 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
13.29 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8
3D
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
12 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
427 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
253.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
