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Volkswagen Phaeton V8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton V8
Year2004
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating63.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4130 ccm (252.01 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving15.7 litres/100 km (15.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.7 litres/100 km (22.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Displacement4130 ccm (252.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power340.00 PS (250 kW or 335 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque429.85 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.1 ft.lbs)
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke85.0 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1443 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space3058 litres (808 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (507.9 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight2356 kg (5,194.1 pounds)
Overall length5180 mm (203.9 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3010 mm (118.5 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD64720
Service interval30,000 km
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