The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 64,500
€ 100,100
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 100,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 cm longer, 0.9 cm wider and 0.6 cm taller than the Audi S8.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
1450
1903
2129
1444
1894
2028
1903 mm
Width
1894 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2028 mm
1450 mm
Height
1444 mm
2881
5055
2944
5051
5055 mm
Length
5051 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
2944 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2015 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2540 kg
Weight Difference:
218 kg
9.76 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
3D
Generation
D3 (4E)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAR*
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
5204 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 bhp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
444 bhp
Audi S8
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
540 NM
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
540 NM
Audi S8
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
71 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8
▶ REPLAY
9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.54 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
4.54 kg/bhp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
21 mpg
Audi S8
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
90 L
595 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
253.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
500 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
