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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving19.8 litres/100 km (11.91 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving17.0 litres/100 km (13.88 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power450.00 PS (331 kW or 444 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque550.54 Nm (56.1 kgf-m or 406.1 ft.lbs) at 3250 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke76.5 x 75.6 mm (3.0 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.3414 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space3058 litres (808 gallons)
Cargo space368 litres (97 gallons)
Optional cargo space1266 litres (334 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Optional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (507.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS ABS Antiblocking system (ABS) Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1318 kg (2,905.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2449 kg (5,399.1 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)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3010 mm (118.5 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD101340
Aprox price as new EUR106030
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