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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010
4.2 V8
335 hp4172 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2015
0-100 km/h 6.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Performance
| Power | 335 hp450 hp |
|---|---|
| Torque | 430Nm317lb-ft |
| Displacement | 4,172cc255cu in |
| Curb weight | 2,107kg4,645lb |
| Gross weight | 2,700kg5,952lb |
| Power-to-weight | 159hp/t119kW/t72hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 204Nm/t137lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 6.9s |
| 0-200 km/h | 21.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 14.8s Calculated |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 265 km/h165 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 75.4s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption | 12.5L/100 km18.8mpg US22.6mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption city | 18.2L/100 km12.9mpg US15.5mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 90L |
| Estimated range | 720km447mi Calculated |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | BGH, BGJ |
|---|---|
| Body type | Sedan |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | AWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 6-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 5 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 5,059mm199in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,903mm75in |
| Height | 1,450mm57in |
| Wheelbase | 2,881mm113in |
| Front track | 1,630mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,617mm64in |
| Ground clearance | 120mm5in |
| Trunk volume | 500L |
| Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8 | 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8 | 6.9 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8 | 265 km/h 165 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8 | 12.5 L/100 km 18.8 mpg US 22.6 mpg UK |
| Database median | 7.4 L/100 km 31.8 mpg US 38.2 mpg UK |
Fuel cost and annual usage
Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.
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| Vehicle | Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.5 L/100 km18.8 mpg US22.6 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 21.88 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 35.20 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,875 L495 US gal412 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,281 LC/year |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8PowerTorque
- Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 4.2 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20104.2 V8 | 6,500 rpm | 3,500 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
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