2008 Audi S8 vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Audi S8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (247 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 539 kg more than 2008 Audi S8.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Audi S8 (540 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (330 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Audi S8 | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S8 | Passat |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
