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Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4Motion

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton W12 4Motion
Year2002
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5996 ccm (365.88 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving23.9 litres/100 km (9.84 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving15.6 litres/100 km (15.08 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving10.9 litres/100 km (21.58 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5996 ccm (365.88 cubic inches)
Engine typeW-engine
Max power419.80 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 4700 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.2 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed267.0 km/h (165.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.4 seconds
0-50 miles4.7 seconds
0-60 miles6.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1828 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight2297 kg (5,064.0 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

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions374.0 g/km
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