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Volkswagen Phaeton V8

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton V8
Year2006
CategoryMidsize family cars
Rating58 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 driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 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)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Displacement4130 ccm (252.01 cubic inches)
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.
Compression19.5:1
Bore x stroke79.5 x 86.9 mm (3.1 x 3.4 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2580 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space3058 litres (808 gallons)
Cargo space368 litres (97 gallons)
Optional cargo space1470 litres (388 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringOptional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Optional traction control. Optional Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (507.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 280 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 255 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1318 kg (2,905.7 pounds)
Max weight with load2356 kg (5,194.1 pounds)
Towing weight1200 kg (2,645.5 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 USD66740
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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