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Volkswagen Phaeton V6 TDi 4Motion

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton V6 TDi 4Motion
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2966 ccm (180.99 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2966 ccm (180.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power240.00 PS (177 kW or 237 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque500.00 Nm (51.0 kgf-m or 368.8 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression16.8:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 91.4 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed237.0 km/h (147.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1112 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2648 litres (700 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). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (523.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2158 kg (4,757.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2760 kg (6,084.8 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)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR66530
CO2 emissions173.0 g/km
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