The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Audi S8 quattro tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 64,500
€ 140,000
€ 64,500
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 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.4 cm shorter, 4.2 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the Audi S8.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
1450
1903
2129
1474
1945
2130
1903 mm
Width
1945 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2130 mm
1450 mm
Height
1474 mm
2881
5055
2998
5179
5055 mm
Length
5179 mm
2881 mm
Wheelbase
2998 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
2233 kg
Kerb Weight
2305 kg
2760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2835 kg
Weight Difference:
72 kg
3.12 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
3D
Generation
D5 (4N)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
8-cylinder mild hybrid petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3996 CC
230 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
563 bhp
at 6000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 bhp
563 bhp
Audi S8
450 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 2000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
450 NM
800 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
3.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
53 m
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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9.71 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.09 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
9.71 kg/bhp
4.09 kg/bhp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
30 mpg
25 mpg
Audi S8
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
No data
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
595 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
451 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).
214 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
214 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
248 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
263 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
527 kg
Maximum Payload
530 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
505 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data
