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Volkswagen Phaeton 3.2 V6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 3.2 V6
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.63 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement3189 ccm (194.59 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power241.00 PS (177 kW or 238 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque310.00 Nm (31.6 kgf-m or 228.7 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed240.0 km/h (149.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1164 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (472.4 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight2070 kg (4,563.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2600 kg (5,732.0 pounds)
Towing weight2200 kg (4,850.2 pounds)
Overall length5060 mm (199.2 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase2850 mm (112.2 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR58370
Service interval30,000 km
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