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Volkswagen Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 5.0 V10 TDi
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4920 ccm (300.22 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4920 ccm (300.22 cubic inches)
Engine typeV10
Max power313.00 PS (230 kW or 309 HP) at 3750 Rev. per min.
Max torque750.00 Nm (76.5 kgf-m or 553.2 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
Bore x stroke81.0 x 95.5 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1301 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

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (523.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2405 kg (5,302.1 pounds)
Max weight with load2990 kg (6,591.8 pounds)
Towing weight2500 kg (5,511.6 pounds)
Overall length5060 mm (199.2 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance230 mm (9.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR87330
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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