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Volkswagen Phaeton

4.2 i V8 40V

335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2003-2008
0-100 km/h 6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Performance

Performance
Power335 hp420 hp450 hp
Torque
430Nm317lb-ft
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
Curb weight
2,205kg4,861lb
Gross weight
2,730kg6,019lb
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
195Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.9s
0-200 km/h
22.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
76.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated

Efficiency and range

Efficiency and range
Fuel consumption
13L/100 km18.1mpg US21.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.9L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.6L/100 km24.5mpg US29.4mpg UK
Fuel tank
90L
Estimated range
692km430mi
Calculated

Engine and drivetrain

Engine and drivetrain
EngineBGH, BGJ
Body typeSedan
Fuel typeGasoline
AspirationNaturally aspirated
Drive typeAWD
TransmissionAutomatic
Gears6-speed
Engine layoutFront, Longitudinal
Engine configurationV-engine
Cylinders8
Valves per cylinder5

Dimensions and space

Dimensions and space
Length
5,055mm199in
Width
1,903mm75in
Height
1,450mm57in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
Front track
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,612mm63in
Trunk volume
500L
Doors
4
Seats
4

Performance spider chart

Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.

Power benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Power benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
335 hp
250 kW
Database median
262 hp
195 kW

0-100 km/h benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s

0-100 km/h benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6.9 s
Database median6.4 s

Top speed benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Top speed benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
260 km/h
162 mph Unrestricted
250 km/h
155 mph Restricted
Database median
242 km/h
150 mph

Fuel consumption benchmark

Current vehicle compared with the database median for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Fuel consumption benchmark
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V
13.0 L/100 km
18.1 mpg US
21.7 mpg UK
Database median
7.4 L/100 km
31.8 mpg US
38.2 mpg UK

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V
Consumption13 L/100 km18.1 mpg US21.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.61 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,950 L515 US gal429 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,413 LC/year

Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 i V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaeton4.2 i V8 40V6,500 rpm3,500 rpm6,750 rpm

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