The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)

€ 60,000
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 100,100
 Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09) Audi S8
€ 60,000
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 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
Audi S8
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
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 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
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
Audi S8
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5600 lb
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
Weight Difference:
90 lb
1.99 %
Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
3D
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S8

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19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
25 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
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).
253.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data