The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)

€ 64,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
€ 100,100
 Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 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 0.2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi S8.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
56.9
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
74.6
79.8
74.9 in
Width
74.6 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.1 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
113.4
199
Blueprint Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
115.9
198.9
199 in
Length
198.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.77 %
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)

General

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
3D
Generation
D3 (4E)
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CAR*
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
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

384 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

▶ REPLAY
21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
18 mpg
city
12 mpg
31 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
253.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data