The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

€ 89,300
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) VW Phaeton V10 TDI
€ 112,400
 Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13) Audi S8 cod
€ 89,300
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 VW Phaeton V10 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S8 cod.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi S8 cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
74.9
83.8
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)
117.9
202.6
199 in
Length
202.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi S8 cod
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5677 lb
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
Weight Difference:
948 lb
17.34 %
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (12 - 13)

General

VW Phaeton V10 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 V10 TDI
Audi S8 cod
V10 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*AJS*
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod

Performance

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi S8 cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

190 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
23 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
23 mpg
Audi S8 cod
14 mpg
city
16 mpg
28 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
554 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
554 mi
Audi S8 cod
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
191.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
191.4 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
378 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data