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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8
Year2004
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4171 ccm (254.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (17.96 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4171 ccm (254.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power335.00 PS (246 kW or 330 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque430.00 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.2 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1547 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4020 litres (1,062 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2166 kg (4,775.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2760 kg (6,084.8 pounds)
Towing weight2400 kg (5,291.1 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
Service interval30,000 km
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