The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

€ 68,700
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6
€ 147,900
 Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17) Audi S8 plus cod
€ 68,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 147,900

ⓘ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 3.6 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S8 plus cod.
VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8 plus cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
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 V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)
117.9
202.6
199 in
Length
202.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8 plus cod
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4553 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
262 lb
5.44 %
Audi S8 plus cod tiptronic (15 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8 plus cod
3D
Generation
D4 (4H)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade 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 V6
Audi S8 plus cod
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
DDTA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
597 hp
at 6100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
597 hp
Audi S8 plus cod
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
Audi S8 plus cod

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8 plus cod
149 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

174 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 plus cod

▶ REPLAY
20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.63 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
7.63 lb/hp
Audi S8 plus cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8 plus cod
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
24 mpg
Audi S8 plus cod
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
510 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
510 mi
Audi S8 plus cod
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
189.4 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
189.4 kWh
Audi S8 plus cod
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8 plus cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data