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Volkswagen Phaeton
2010 – 2016
Germany
The Volkswagen Phaeton was in production from 2010 to 2016. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 239 to 450 hp. Every version has all-wheel drive. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (2004 – 2009), peak power rose from 420 to 450 hp, and minimum weight went up by 49 kg.
Body styleNot specified
Production2010 – 2016
Variants4
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Key specifications (range)
Power239 – 450 hp
0–100 km/h6.9 – 8.9 s
Top speed237 – 249 km/h
Fuel economy8.5 – 14.5 L/100 km
All Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.0L V6 TDI 6AT AWD (240 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Diesel | 239 hp | 8.6 s | 237 | 6-speed automatic |
| 3.6L V6 FSI 6AT AWD (280 HP) 3.6 L · 6 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 280 hp | 8.9 s | 249 | 6-speed automatic |
| 4.2L V8 6AT AWD (335 HP) 4.2 L · 8 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 334 hp | 6.9 s | 249 | 6-speed automatic |
| 6.0L W12 5AT AWD (450 HP) 6.0 L · 12 cyl · All Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 450 hp | 6.9 s | 249 | 5-speed automatic |
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 2967 cm3 (181 ci)
- Power
- 176 KW @ 4000 RPM239 HP @ 4000 RPM236 BHP @ 4000 RPM
- Torque
- 368 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM499 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged common rail
- Fuel
- Diesel
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 147 mph (237 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.6 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17 Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.2/203.9 in (5,060/5,179 mm)
- Width
- 74.9 in (1902 mm)
- Height
- 57.1 in (1450 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.5 in (1,628/1,613 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 113.4 in (2880 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4965 lbs (2252 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6128 lbs (2780 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 20.2 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 224 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- V6
- Displacement
- 3597 cm3 (220 ci)
- Power
- 206 KW @ 6300 RPM280 HP @ 6300 RPM276 BHP @ 6300 RPM
- Torque
- 273 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM370 Nm @ 3500 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged direct injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Fuel capacity
- 23.8 gallons (90.1 L)
Performance
- Top Speed
- 155 mph (249 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 8.9 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- All Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 235/55 R17 Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.2/203.9 in (5,060/5,179 mm)
- Width
- 74.9 in (1902 mm)
- Height
- 57 in (1448 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.5 in (1,628/1,613 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 113.4/118.1 in (2,880/3,000 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4790 lbs (2173 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 5974 lbs (2710 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 265 g/km
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
- Turbocharged multipoint injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- 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
- 235/55 R17 Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.2/203.9 in (5,060/5,179 mm)
- Width
- 74.9 in (1902 mm)
- Height
- 57 in (1448 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.5 in (1,628/1,613 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 113.4/118.1 in (2,880/3,000 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 4852 lbs (2201 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6018 lbs (2730 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 25.5 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 290 g/km
Engine
- Cylinders
- W12
- Displacement
- 5998 cm3 (366 ci)
- Power
- 331 KW @ 6050 RPM450 HP @ 6050 RPM444 BHP @ 6050 RPM
- Torque
- 413 lb-ft @ 2750-5200 RPM560 Nm @ 2750-5200 RPM
- Fuel System
- Turbocharged multipoint injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- 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
- 5-speed automatic
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 255/45 R18 Y
Dimensions
- Length
- 199.2/203.9 in (5,060/5,179 mm)
- Width
- 74.9 in (1902 mm)
- Height
- 57 in (1448 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 64.1/63.5 in (1,628/1,613 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 113.4/118.1 in (2,880/3,000 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 5 in (127 mm)
- Cargo Volume
- 17.6 cuFT (498 L)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.31
- Turning circle
- 39.4 ft (12.0 m)
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 5200 lbs (2359 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 6349 lbs (2880 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- City
- 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km)
- Highway
- 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
- Combined
- 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km)
- CO2 Emissions
- 348 g/km
Length—
Width1,902 mm
Height1,448 – 1,450 mm
Wheelbase2,880 mm
Curb weight2,173 – 2,359 kg
Torque370 – 560 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
