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Volkswagen Phaeton

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton
Year2002
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power241.00 PS (177 kW or 238 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque315.00 Nm (32.1 kgf-m or 232.3 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Gearbox5-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1208 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5480 litres (1,448 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1995 kg (4,398.2 pounds)
Overall length5060 mm (199.2 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity55.0 litres (14.53 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval30,000 km
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