Audi S8 2006 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2002
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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`400 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | no data | high | |
Average price (€): | 12 000 | 3800 | |
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