Segment: Upper Premium
Production years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
The 2010 Phaeton was one of the most underrated vehicles of its time. It had everything that a limousine needs and even more than most of the luxury cars had, but it still couldn't make it into the premium segment.
Volkswagen rolled the dices with two vehicles: the Touareg and the Phaeton. While the Touareg was a hit and its sales were strong, the Phaeton didn't make itself an entrance into the exclusive circle of the premium car manufacturers. It was Ferdinand Piech, the former chairman of the Volkswagen Group, that pushed the car onto assembly line with the desire to compete against the Mercedes-Benz S-Class in terms of luxury and amenities.
The first generation of the Phaeton was launched in 2002 and it shared the same platform with its luxury brother, the Bentley Flying Spur. Unfortunately, the styling was very close to the fifth generation of the Volkswagen Passat, but with a way longer wheelbase. At the time of launch, the Phaeton had the longest wheelbase in the brand's lineup, for its LWB version.
Inside there was a long list of amenities that could outpace any S-Class. The attention to detail was huge. For instance, the air-vents were covered by wood trim and opened only when they were needed. The adjustable seatbelt's height was electrically adjustable. The rear seats had an option for heating and ventilation. The twin insulated windows ensured better noise and climate protection.
The Phaeton was available with engines ranging between 240 hp and 450 hp mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. For the safety systems, worth mentioning the Adaptive Cruise Control. That was uncommon for 2010.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L V6 FSI 6AT AWD (280 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3597 cm3 |
Power: | 206 KW @ 6300 RPM 280 HP @ 6300 RPM 276 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 370 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.2/203.9 in (5,060/5,179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.5 in (1,628/1,613 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4/118.1 in (2,880/3,000 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4790 lbs (2173 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5974 lbs (2710 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.6 mpg US (11.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 265 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 4.2L V8 6AT AWD (335 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4172 cm3 |
Power: | 246 KW @ 6500 RPM 334 HP @ 6500 RPM 330 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 317 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 430 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.2/203.9 in (5,060/5,179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.5 in (1,628/1,613 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4/118.1 in (2,880/3,000 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4852 lbs (2201 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6018 lbs (2730 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.9 mpg US (18.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.5 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 18.8 mpg US (12.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 290 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.0L W12 5AT AWD (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | W12 |
Displacement: | 5998 cm3 |
Power: | 331 KW @ 6050 RPM 450 HP @ 6050 RPM 444 BHP @ 6050 RPM |
Torque: | 413 lb-ft @ 2750-5200 RPM 560 Nm @ 2750-5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged multipoint injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/45 R18 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.2/203.9 in (5,060/5,179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 57 in (1448 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.5 in (1,628/1,613 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4/118.1 in (2,880/3,000 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 5200 lbs (2359 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6349 lbs (2880 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 11 mpg US (21.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 16.2 mpg US (14.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 348 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L V6 TDI 6AT AWD (240 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2967 cm3 |
Power: | 176 KW @ 4000 RPM 239 HP @ 4000 RPM 236 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 368 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 RPM 499 Nm @ 1500-3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged common rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 23.8 gallons (90.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 147 mph (237 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/55 R17 Y |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 199.2/203.9 in (5,060/5,179 mm) |
Width: | 74.9 in (1902 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64.1/63.5 in (1,628/1,613 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.4 in (2880 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5 in (127 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 17.6 cuFT (498 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
Turning circle: | 39.4 ft (12.0 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4965 lbs (2252 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6128 lbs (2780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.2 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |