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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4170 ccm (254.45 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement4170 ccm (254.45 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power340.00 PS (250 kW or 335 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque429.85 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.1 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.6 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed209.0 km/h (129.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.7 seconds
0-60 miles6.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1443 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (507.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2356 kg (5,194.1 pounds)
Towing weight1000 kg (2,204.6 pounds)
Overall length5180 mm (203.9 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase3010 mm (118.5 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD64610
Aprox price as new EUR82880
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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