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Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2L V8 6AT AWD (335 HP)

Volkswagen Phaeton · 2010 - 2016 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2L V8 6AT AWD (335 HP) produces 334 hp and 430 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.9 seconds and reaches 249 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 12.5 l/100 km, equal to 290 g CO2 per km.

Power
334 hp
Torque
430 Nm
0–100
6.9 s
Top speed
249 km/h

Engine

Power 334 hp
Power (kW) 246 kW
Torque 430 Nm
Displacement 4,172 cc
Cylinders V8
Fuel system Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 90 l

Performance

Top speed 249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.9 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 12.5 l/100 km
City consumption 18.2 l/100 km
Highway consumption 9.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 290 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,179 mm
Width 1,902 mm
Height 1,448 mm
Wheelbase 3,000 mm
Ground clearance 127 mm
Cargo volume 498 l
Unladen weight 2,201 kg
Gross weight limit 2,730 kg
Tyre size 235/55 R17 Y
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2L V8 6AT AWD (335 HP) compared with 8,132 trims of other cars from the 2007–2013 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 334 hp 197 hp
better than 90%
Torque 430 Nm 318 Nm
better than 83%
Top speed 249 km/h 211 km/h
better than 83%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.9 s 9.3 s
better than 79%
Combined consumption 12.5 l/100 km 7.3 l/100 km
better than 6%
CO2 emissions 290 g/km 166 g/km
better than 4%
Cargo volume 498 l 470 l
better than 66%
Unladen weight 2,201 kg 1,543 kg
better than 5%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

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Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Phaeton

Trims and engine versions — Volkswagen Phaeton
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
3.0L V6 TDI 6AT AWD (240 HP) Diesel 239 hp 499 Nm 8.6 s 237 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 224 g/km
3.6L V6 FSI 6AT AWD (280 HP) Petrol 280 hp 370 Nm 8.9 s 249 km/h 11.4 l/100 km 265 g/km
6.0L W12 5AT AWD (450 HP) Petrol 450 hp 560 Nm 6.9 s 249 km/h 14.5 l/100 km 348 g/km