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Volkswagen Phaeton Typ 3D (2002–2010) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT | 3.0 TDI | 6 | 224 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | 3.2 V6 Automatic | 5 | 241 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 3.2 V6 Tiptronic 4Motion | 5 | 241 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 4.2 i V8 40V Tiptronic 4Motion | 6 | 335 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 4.2 i V8 40V Tiptronic 4Motion | 6 | 335 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion Automatic | 6 | 313 HP | Diesel | — |
| AT | 6.0 W12 48V | 5 | 420 HP | Petrol | — |
| AT | 6.0 W12 48V Tiptronic 4Motion | 5 | 450 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Volkswagen Phaeton Typ 3D overview
The Volkswagen Phaeton (Typ 3D) is the 1st generation of the Phaeton, built from 2002 to 2010. It is offered as a Sedan with 7 engines (diesel, petrol), from 224 HP to 450 HP. The 6.0 W12 48V (420 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 s, reaches a top speed of 285 km/h and is 5055 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Phaeton have?
The Volkswagen Phaeton (Typ 3D) has 224 HP to 450 HP, depending on the engine: 3.0 Ea896 (224 HP), 3.2 Vr6 (241 HP), 5.0 Wr10 (313 HP), 4.2 Ea824 (335 HP), 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion (335 HP), 6.0 Wr12 (420 HP), 6.0 Wr12 (450 HP).
What engines are available for the Volkswagen Phaeton?
The Volkswagen Phaeton is available with 7 engines: 3.0 Ea896 (224 HP, diesel), 3.2 Vr6 (241 HP, petrol), 5.0 Wr10 (313 HP, diesel), 4.2 Ea824 (335 HP, petrol), 4.2 i V8 40V (335 Hp) Tiptronic 4Motion (335 HP, petrol), 6.0 Wr12 (420 HP, petrol), 6.0 Wr12 (450 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Volkswagen Phaeton?
The Volkswagen Phaeton is 5055 mm long, 1903 mm wide, 1450 mm tall, with a 2881 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
The Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 48V (420 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 s and has a top speed of 285 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Volkswagen Phaeton |
|---|---|
| Year | 2002–2005 |
| Platform | VW D Platform / D1 |
| Variant | 6.0 W12 48V (420 Hp) |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 420 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 550 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3500 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 285 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 6.1 s |
| 0–62 mph | 6.1 s |
Engine
| Engine code | BAN |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5998 cc |
| Cylinders | 12 |
| Configuration | W Engine |
| Bore | 84.0 mm |
| Stroke | 90.3 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.75 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | dohc |
| Oil capacity | 11.8 L |
| Coolant | 13.0 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Gearbox type | torque_converter |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | 5hp24a |
| Gearbox manufacturer | zf |
Dimensions
| Length | 5055 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1903 mm |
| Height | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2881 mm |
| Front track | 1628 mm |
| Rear track | 1612 mm |
| Boot space | 500 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 2300 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2850 kg |
| Max load | 550 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 15.6 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 23.9 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 10.9 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 90.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Air Suspension |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Air Suspension |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 235/55 R17 |
| Wheel rims | 17 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 5.5 kg/Hp, 182.6 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 4.2 kg/Nm, 239.1 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2002 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2005 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.