The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (05 - 07) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
€ 115,700
€ 112,400
€ 115,700
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 W12 is 1.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S8 cod.
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
Audi S8 cod
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
855 lb
15.91 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi S8 cod
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*BRN*
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8 cod
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S8 cod
11 mpg
city
16 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
386 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
554 mi
Audi S8 cod
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 W12
274.7 kWh
191.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
