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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 Long

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 Long
Year2007
CategoryLarge/luxury 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 mixed driving15.7 litres/100 km (14.98 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power420.00 PS (309 kW or 414 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque550.00 Nm (56.1 kgf-m or 405.7 ft.lbs) at 3000 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1775 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2662 litres (703 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Optional cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2366 kg (5,216.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2900 kg (6,393.4 pounds)
Towing weight2500 kg (5,511.6 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

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR110130
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions154.0 g/km
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