2005 Volkswagen Phaeton Specifications

4-Door Sedan V8 6-spd Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan V8 6-spd Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 16 mpg City/22 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.2L
EPA Class Large
Style Name 4dr Sdn V8 6-spd Auto
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD-inc: dynamic shift program (DSP), sport mode

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Large
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 5194
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 41.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.8
Passenger Volume (ft³) 108
Second Head Room (in) 38.1
Front Shoulder Room (in) 59.6
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 37.2
Second Leg Room (in) 43.1
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 57.1
Length, Overall (in) 203.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.0
Track Width, Front (in) 64.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 74.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 118.1
Track Width, Rear (in) 63.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 13

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 23.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 16

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System SMPI
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 335 @ 6500
Displacement 4.2L/252
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 317 @ 3500
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.14
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.65
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.34
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.40
Trans Description Cont. Again & Tiptronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.88
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.52
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.17
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.69
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 14.2 x 1.34
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.2 x 0.87
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.4
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.0
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8
Steering Type Servotronic Pwr
Tires
Front Tire Size P255/45HR18
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P255/45HR18
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P255/45HR18
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Trapezoidal Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Air
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Four-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent Air
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Driver/front passenger advanced front dual stage airbags
Front/rear side-impact airbags
Front/rear side curtain protection
Front 3-point height-adjustable seat belts
Rear 3-point seat belts
Front/rear seat belt emergency locking...
(5) adjustable head restraints w/crash active front head...
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) w/child seat...
Child safety locks on rear doors/pwr window lockout
Internal emergency trunk release handle w/location reflector
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)
Electronic stabilization program-inc: brake assist
Intelligent crash response system
Collapsible steering column
Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams
Daytime running lights

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 10.6
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 190
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 330 Starter/420 On-Board
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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