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Volkswagen Phaeton V10 Diesel Long

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton V10 Diesel Long
Year2002
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4921 ccm (300.28 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving16.5 litres/100 km (14.26 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4921 ccm (300.28 cubic inches)
Engine typeV10
Max power312.30 PS (230 kW or 308 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
Fuel systemTurbo
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.9 seconds
0-50 miles4.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1255 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4180 litres (1,104 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2489 kg (5,487.3 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
CO2 emissions308.0 g/km
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