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Volkswagen Phaeton 3.2 Long

General information

ModelVolkswagen Phaeton 3.2 Long
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating62 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4171 ccm (254.51 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving12.2 litres/100 km (19.28 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4171 ccm (254.51 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power335.00 PS (246 kW or 330 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque430.00 Nm (43.8 kgf-m or 317.2 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed239.0 km/h (148.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1618 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).
Turn circle12 m (488.2 inches)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight2070 kg (4,563.6 pounds)
Max weight with load2760 kg (6,084.8 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length5180 mm (203.9 inches)
Overall width1910 mm (75.2 inches)
Overall height1460 mm (57.5 inches)
Wheelbase3010 mm (118.5 inches)
Fuel capacity90.0 litres (23.78 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR75930
CO2 emissions149.0 g/km
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