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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.

Volkswagen Phaeton
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

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
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.