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Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0L W12 5AT AWD (420 HP)

Volkswagen Phaeton · 2002 - 2009 · Petrol

The Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0L W12 5AT AWD (420 HP) produces 420 hp and 550 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and reaches 250 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 15.6 l/100 km, equal to 374 g CO2 per km.

Power
420 hp
Torque
550 Nm
0–100
6.1 s
Top speed
250 km/h

Engine

Power 420 hp
Power (kW) 309 kW
Torque 550 Nm
Displacement 5,998 cc
Cylinders W12
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 90 l

Performance

Top speed 250 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 15.6 l/100 km
City consumption 24.0 l/100 km
Highway consumption 10.9 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 374 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 5,060 mm
Width 1,900 mm
Height 1,450 mm
Wheelbase 2,880 mm
Ground clearance 127 mm
Cargo volume 501 l
Unladen weight 2,266 kg
Gross weight limit 2,900 kg
Tyre size 235/50/R18
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0L W12 5AT AWD (420 HP) compared with 5,704 trims of other cars from the 1999–2005 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 420 hp 166 hp
better than 98%
Torque 550 Nm 259 Nm
better than 97%
Top speed 250 km/h 203 km/h
better than 92%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 6.1 s 10.3 s
better than 93%
Combined consumption 15.6 l/100 km 8.2 l/100 km
better than 2%
CO2 emissions 374 g/km 199 g/km
better than 2%
Cargo volume 501 l 502 l
better than 72%
Unladen weight 2,266 kg 1,422 kg
better than 2%

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

Compare

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 (224 HP) Diesel 224 hp 450 Nm 8.8 s 233 km/h 9.6 l/100 km 259 g/km
3.2L V6 6MT (241 HP) Petrol 241 hp 315 Nm 8.4 s 245 km/h 11.4 l/100 km 274 g/km
3.2L V6 6AT AWD (280 HP) Petrol 280 hp 370 Nm 8.9 s 249 km/h 11.4 l/100 km 308 g/km
3.6L V6 6AT AWD (280 HP) Petrol 280 hp 370 Nm 8.9 s 249 km/h 11.7 l/100 km
5.0L V10 TDI 6AT AWD (312 HP) Diesel 312 hp 750 Nm 6.9 s 250 km/h 11.4 l/100 km 308 g/km
4.2L V8 5AT AWD (335 HP) Petrol 334 hp 430 Nm 6.9 s 250 km/h 13.1 l/100 km 314 g/km