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Volkswagen Phaeton 3.0 V6 TDi

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 3.0 V6 TDi
Year2007
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2967 ccm (181.05 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2967 ccm (181.05 cubic inches)
Engine typeV6
Max power225.00 PS (165 kW or 222 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque450.00 Nm (45.9 kgf-m or 331.9 ft.lbs) at 1400 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Bore x stroke83.0 x 91.4 mm (3.3 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed234.0 km/h (145.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1042 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 dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle13 m (507.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2160 kg (4,762.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2760 kg (6,084.8 pounds)
Towing weight2500 kg (5,511.6 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 EUR60510
Service interval30,000 km
CO2 emissions161.0 g/km
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