The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Audi S8 tiptronic (06 - 09)
€ 104,500
€ 100,100
€ 104,500
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 W12 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 W12
Audi S8
57.1
74.9
83.8
56.9
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
113.4
199
115.9
198.9
199 in
Length
198.9 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
115.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4442 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5600 lb
Weight Difference:
840 lb
15.9 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8
3D
Generation
D3 (4E)
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
BSM
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
10
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5.2 L / 254 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
444 hp
at 7000 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
444 hp
Audi S8
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
Audi S8
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S8
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
10 lb/hp
Audi S8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
18 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
18 mpg
Audi S8
10 mpg
city
12 mpg
22 mpg
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
359 mi
Range
418 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
418 mi
Audi S8
Environmental Impact
295.5 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 W12
295.5 kWh
253.8 kWh
Audi S8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Audi S8
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
