Audi S8 2006 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.2 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Audi S8) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Phaeton) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 450 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 540 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.1 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 226 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 15.8 l/100km | 9.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi S8 consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi S8 could require 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi S8 consumes 6.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi S8 and Volkswagen Phaeton are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 500 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 12 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`540 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 4000 | |
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