The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 118,500
 Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17) Audi S8 cod
€ 72,500
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 VW Phaeton V6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi S8 cod.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
57.4
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
76.7
83.1
75.1 in
Width
76.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.1 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)
117.9
202.6
199.2 in
Length
202.6 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
117.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5710 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
465 lb
9.33 %
Audi S8 cod tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

VW Phaeton V6 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 V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*CEX*
Engine Code
CGTA, CTFA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
513 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
513 hp
Audi S8 cod
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
479 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
479 lb‑ft
Audi S8 cod

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

187 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8 cod

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.81 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
8.81 lb/hp
Audi S8 cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S8 cod
20 mpg
city
18 mpg
35 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
542 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
542 mi
Audi S8 cod
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
178.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi S8 cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Audi S8 cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data