The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

€ 58,300
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 140,000
 Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..) Audi S8
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 140,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Phaeton V6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Audi S8.
VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
74.9
83.8
58
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
76.6
83.9
74.9 in
Width
76.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
118
203.9
199 in
Length
203.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
118 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6250 lb
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04)
Weight Difference:
683 lb
13.44 %
Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
563 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
563 hp
Audi S8
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
Audi S8

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

▶ REPLAY
18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.03 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
9.03 lb/hp
Audi S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
27 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
451 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
216 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).
214 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.3 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data