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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4172 ccm (254.58 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
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power335.00 PS (246 kW or 330 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque431 Nm (43.9 kgf-m or 317.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
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

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1547 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space3940 litres (1,041 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Aprox price as new EUR74520
Service interval30,000 km
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