2009 Audi S8 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2009 Audi S8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton would be higher. At 5,204 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Audi S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi S8 (450 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (335 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi S8 should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 1181 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Audi S8 (540 Nm) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. (430 Nm). This means 2009 Audi S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi S8 | 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Audi | Volkswagen |
| Model | S8 | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5204 cc | 4130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | AWD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
