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Volkswagen Phaeton W12

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton W12
Year2004
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving19.6 litres/100 km (12.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving16.8 litres/100 km (14.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving12.4 litres/100 km (19.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5

Engine and transmission

Displacement5998 ccm (366.00 cubic inches)
Max power426.00 PS (313 kW or 420 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque551.54 Nm (56.2 kgf-m or 406.8 ft.lbs)
Bore x stroke84.0 x 95.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1739 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1070 mm (42.1 inches)
Passenger space3058 litres (808 gallons)
Cargo space500 litres (132 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle13 m (507.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight2449 kg (5,399.1 pounds)
Overall length5180 mm (203.9 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase3010 mm (118.5 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD79990
Service interval30,000 km
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