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Volkswagen Phaeton V6 Automatic

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton V6 Automatic
Year2002
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving17.1 litres/100 km (13.76 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.3 litres/100 km (25.29 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power240.30 PS (177 kW or 237 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque320.00 Nm (32.6 kgf-m or 236.0 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.5 seconds
0-50 miles6.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1181 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 323 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2035 kg (4,486.4 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 capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions290.0 g/km
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