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Volkswagen Phaeton 3.2 V6

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 3.2 V6
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating57 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 driving11.6 litres/100 km (20.37 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveFront wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

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 torque315.00 Nm (32.1 kgf-m or 232.3 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 95.9 mm (3.3 x 3.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 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)
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 (507.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking 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)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR64830
Service interval30,000 km
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