Audi S8
2006 - 2010
Audi S8 5.2 FSI quattro | 450 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Volkswagen Phaeton
2002 - 2004
3.0 TDI V6 4Motion 4-zitter | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
3.0 TDI V6 4Motion 5-zitter | 224 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
3.2 V6 4-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
3.2 V6 4-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual
3.2 V6 4Motion 4-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
3.2 V6 4Motion 5-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
3.2 V6 5-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Manual
3.2 V6 5-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic
4.2 V8 4Motion 4-zitter | 335 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
4.2 V8 4Motion 5-zitter | 335 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 4-zitter | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
6.0 W12 4Motion 4-zitter | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
6.0 W12 4Motion 5-zitter | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
6.0 W12 4WD | 450 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 3.2 V6 4Motion 4-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 3.2 V6 4Motion 5-zitter | 241 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 4.2 V8 4Motion 4-zitter | 335 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 4.2 V8 4Motion 5-zitter | 335 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 4-zitter | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Long 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter | 313 HP | Diesel | Automatic | 4x4
Long 6.0 W12 4Motion 4-zitter | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Long 6.0 W12 4Motion 5-zitter | 420 HP | Petrol | Automatic | 4x4
Gearbox:
Automatic Automatic
Engine:
5.2 Petrol 3.2 Petrol
Performance
Power:
450 HP 241 HP
Torque:
540 NM 315 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
5.1 seconds 9.2 seconds
Audi S8 is more dynamic to drive. Audi S8 engine produces 209 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 225 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Audi S8 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.1 seconds faster.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
13.0 12.2
The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.Audi S8 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
90 litres 90 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
690 km in combined cycle 730 km in combined cycle
920 km on highway 960 km on highway
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) Front wheel drive (FWD)
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`600
Safety:
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Quality:
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high
Average price (€):
11 800 3600
Pros and Cons:
Audi S8 has
more power more dynamic has 4x4 drive
Volkswagen Phaeton has
lower fuel consumption more full fuel tank mileage lower price
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