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Volkswagen Phaeton
2004 – 2009
Germany
Volkswagen built the Phaeton from 2004 to 2009. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 241 to 420 hp. The fastest versions reach 250 km/h. All-wheel drive is standard on every version.
Body styleNot specified
Production2004 – 2009
Variants4
FuelPetrol, Diesel
Key specifications (range)
Power241 – 420 hp
0–100 km/h6.1 – 9.7 s
Top speed239 – 250 km/h
Fuel economy11.4 – 15.6 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2L V6 6AT AWD (240 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 241 hp | 9.7 s | 239 | 6-speed automatic |
| 5.0L V10 6AT AWD (313 HP) 4.9 L · 10 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 313 hp | 6.9 s | 249 | 6-speed automatic |
| 4.2L V8 5AT AWD (335 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 334 hp | 6.9 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
| 6.0L W12 5AT AWD (420 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 420 hp | 6.1 s | 250 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3189 cm3 (195 ci)
- Power
- 177 KW @ 6200 RPM241 HP @ 6200 RPM237 BHP @ 6200 RPM
- Torque
- 232 lb-ft @ 2400 RPM315 Nm @ 2400 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 148.5 mph (239 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 9.7 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55/R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.9 in (5179 mm)
- Width
- 74.8 in (1900 mm)
- Height
- 57.1 in (1450 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.2/63.4 in (1,631/1,610 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 118.1 in (3000 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4682.6 lbs (2124 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6128.9 lbs (2780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 13.4 mpg US (17.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 293 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V10
- Displacement
- 4921 cm3 (300 ci)
- Power
- 230.2 KW @ 3750 RPM313 HP @ 3750 RPM309 BHP @ 3750 RPM
- Torque
- 553 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM750 Nm @ 2000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged Common Rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/50/R18
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.9 in (5179 mm)
- Width
- 74.8 in (1900 mm)
- Height
- 57.1 in (1450 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.2/63.4 in (1,631/1,610 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 118.1 in (3000 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5428 lbs (2462 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6636 lbs (3010 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.3 mpg US (16.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- V8
- Displacement
- 4172 cm3 (255 ci)
- Power
- 246 KW @ 6500 RPM334 HP @ 6500 RPM330 BHP @ 6500 RPM
- Torque
- 317 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM430 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55/R17
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.9 in (5179 mm)
- Width
- 74.8 in (1900 mm)
- Height
- 57.1 in (1450 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.2/63.4 in (1,631/1,610 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 118.1 in (3000 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4920.7 lbs (2232 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6195 lbs (2810 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 12.4 mpg US (19 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 314 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- W12
- Displacement
- 5998 cm3 (366 ci)
- Power
- 309 KW @ 6000 RPM420 HP @ 6000 RPM414 BHP @ 6000 RPM
- Torque
- 406 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM550 Nm @ 3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Multipoint Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155.3 mph (250 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/50/R18
Dimensions
- Length
- 203.9 in (5179 mm)
- Width
- 74.8 in (1900 mm)
- Height
- 57.1 in (1450 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.2/63.4 in (1,631/1,610 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 118.1 in (3000 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5143.4 lbs (2333 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6415.5 lbs (2910 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 9.8 mpg US (24 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 374 g/km
Length5,179 mm
Width1,900 mm
Height1,450 mm
Wheelbase3,000 mm
Curb weight2,124 – 2,462 kg
Torque315 – 750 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.







