2004-2006 Volkswagen Phaeton: Technical Specifications
Updated: 11/23/08
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
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- Price Range: $19,300 - $44,200
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Specs for this generation Volkswagen Phaeton include everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity to options availability.
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | 4-door sedan | |
| Wheelbase, in. | 118.1 | |
| Overall Length, in. | 203.7 | |
| Overall Width, in. | 74.9 | |
| Overall Height, in. | 57.1 | |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 5194 | |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 13.0 | |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 23.8 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | |
| Front Head Room, in. | 37.2 | |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.7 | |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 38.1 | |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 43.1 | |
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Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Powertrain Options and Availability
The 2004 Phaeton's base engine was a 4.2-liter V8 with 335 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque. Buyers could also opt for a 6.0-liter W12 with 420 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. The V8 came with a 6-speed automatic, the W12 with a 5-speed automatic. While no changes were made to the engine, the horsepower rating for the W12 jumped to 444 for 2006 due to new testing standards.
| Engines | cu. in |
Horse- power | Torque | Transmission: |
Consumer Guide Observed |
| dohc W81 | 6.0 / 366 | 444 | 406 | 5-speed automatic: 12/18 | 5-speed automatic: 12.8 |
| dohc V8 | 4.2 / 252 | 335 | 317 | 6-speed automatic: 16/22 | 6-speed automatic: 16.6 |
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1. DOHC W12 is engine for 2004-06. Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist. |
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Built In: Germany
Drive Wheels: longitudinal front-engine/all-wheel drive
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