Volkswagen Phaeton 3D facelift Sedan (2010-2015)

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Product Overview

Volkswagen Phaeton (typ 3D) facelift is the facelifted version (marketed as 2nd-generation) of the Phaeton full-size luxury sedan in production from 2010 to 2015. It is available with V6, V8, and W12 engines that displaced 3.0 to 6.0 liters.
At this point, the Phaeton became long in the tooth. It had powertrain options closer to that found in the Audi D3 A8, even though the D4 A8 already came on the market. On the plus side, these older engines were tried-and-true naturally-aspirated units that were proven to handle high mileage much better than VW's newer TFSI units.
The Volkswagen Phaeton comes with a high towing capacity. It also features multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

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What we found**

Neofiliac score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Proven W12 engine
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Good towing capacity
Cons
  • Stuck to AWD
  • Ageing styling
  • Very heavy
  • Lost V10 diesel

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Specifications

3.0 TDI 240hp LWB3.0 TDI 245hp LWB3.0 TDI 4Motion3.63.6 LWB4.24.2 LWB6.06.0 LWB

Capacity

Cargo Capacity500 L / 17.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt9.0 L / 9.5 qt9.0 L / 9.5 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt13.0 L / 13.7 qt
Engine Oil Capacity8.3 L / 8.8 qt8.3 L / 8.8 qt8.3 L / 8.8 qt6.2 L / 6.6 qt6.2 L / 6.6 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt7.5 L / 7.9 qt12.5 L / 13.2 qt12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Fuel Capacity90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers5555555
Payload487 kg / 1074 lbs487 kg / 1074 lbs475 kg / 1047 lbs462 kg / 1019 lbs457 kg / 1008 lbs454 kg / 1001 lbs445 kg / 981 lbs518 kg / 1142 lbs477 kg / 1052 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Offroad | Approach Angle12.9 deg
Offroad | Breakover Angle11.5 deg
Offroad | Departure Angle15.9 deg
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size255/45 R18
Turning Circle12.5 m / 41.0 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft12.0 m / 39.4 ft12.0 m / 39.4 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft12.0 m / 39.4 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft12.0 m / 39.4 ft12.5 m / 41.0 ft

Construction

Body Style4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance118 mm / 4.6 in
Size | Height1450 mm / 57.1 in
Size | Length5179 mm / 203.9 in5179 mm / 203.9 in5059 mm / 199.2 in5059 mm / 199.2 in5179 mm / 203.9 in5059 mm / 199.2 in5179 mm / 203.9 in5059 mm / 199.2 in5179 mm / 203.9 in
Size | Width1903 mm / 74.9 in
Track Width | Front1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Track Width | Rear1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
Weight2313.0 kg / 5099.3 lbs2313.0 kg / 5099.3 lbs2261.0 kg / 4984.7 lbs2154.0 kg / 4748.8 lbs2251.0 kg / 4962.6 lbs2182.0 kg / 4810.5 lbs2273.0 kg / 5011.1 lbs2392.0 kg / 5273.5 lbs2433.0 kg / 5363.8 lbs
Wheel Size8.5J x 18
Wheelbase3001 mm / 118.1 in3001 mm / 118.1 in2881 mm / 113.4 in2881 mm / 113.4 in3001 mm / 118.1 in2881 mm / 113.4 in3001 mm / 118.1 in2881 mm / 113.4 in3001 mm / 118.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h8.6 sec8.6 sec8.3 sec8.6 sec8.9 sec6.9 sec6.9 sec6.1 sec6.1 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph8.2 sec8.2 sec7.9 sec8.2 sec8.5 sec6.6 sec6.6 sec5.8 sec5.8 sec
CO2 Emission224 g/km
Fuel Economy8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 11.6 L/100km / 20.3 MPG (urban) | 6.7 L/100km / 35.1 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)11.4 L/100km / 20.6 MPG (combined) | 16.5 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (combined) | 18.2 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (combined) | 18.2 L/100km / 12.9 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 21.4 L/100km / 11.0 MPG (urban) | 10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (highway)14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 21.4 L/100km / 11.0 MPG (urban) | 10.5 L/100km / 22.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph238.0 km/h / 147.9 mph237.0 km/h / 147.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2500 kg / 5512 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2400 kg / 5291 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (transverse), All-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 5
EngineCEXACEXBCEXACHNA, CMVACHNA, CMVABGH, BGJBGH, BGJBRN, BRP, BTTBRN, BRP, BTT
Engine | Bore84.0 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio10.7:1
Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc3.0 L / 181.1 cu-in / 2967.0 cc3.6 L / 219.5 cu-in / 3597.0 cc3.6 L / 219.5 cu-in / 3597.0 cc4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc6.0 L / 366.0 cu-in / 5998.0 cc
Engine | Power240.0 hp / 179.0 kW @ 4000 rpm245.0 hp / 182.7 kW @ 4000 rpm240.0 hp / 179.0 kW @ 4000 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6250 rpm280.0 hp / 208.8 kW @ 6250 rpm335.0 hp / 249.8 kW @ 6500 rpm335.0 hp / 249.8 kW @ 6500 rpm450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 6050 rpm450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 6050 rpm
Engine | Specific Output80.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in82.6 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in80.9 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in77.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in80.3 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in75.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke90.2 mm / 3.6 in
Engine | Torque500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 rpm500 Nm / 368.8 lb-ft @ 1500-3000 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm370 Nm / 272.9 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm430 Nm / 317.2 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 2750-5200 rpm560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 2750-5200 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engine with 4 values per cylinderTurbocharged commonrail diesel V6 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engineNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol W12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol W12 engine
Transmission | Gears6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed6-speed5-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomatic TiptronicAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic TiptronicAutomatic

Production

Availability2010 ~ 20132013 ~ 20152010 ~ 20132010 ~ 20152010 ~ 20152010 ~ 20152010 ~ 20152010 ~ 20112010 ~ 2011

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