The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
€ 89,200

€ 118,500

€ 89,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 118,500
ⓘ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 V8 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S8 cod.
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8 cod
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.4
76.7
83.1
74.9 in
Width
76.7 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
118.1
203.7
117.9
202.6
203.7 in
Length
202.6 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8 cod
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
11.79 %

General
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8 cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8 cod
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S8 cod
12 mpg
city
18 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
430 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
430 mi
542 mi
Audi S8 cod
Environmental Impact
246.2 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
246.2 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data