Specs
Research 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
4dr Sedan V8 6-spd Auto
Brakes
Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
14.2 x 1.34 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.2 x 0.87 |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Brake Type |
Pwr |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
10.6 |
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
330 Starter/420 On-Board |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
190 |
Engine
Fuel System |
SMPI |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
317 @ 3500 |
Engine Order Code |
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Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
Displacement |
4.2L/252 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
335 @ 6500 |
Exterior Dimensions
Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
63.5 |
Track Width, Front (in) |
64.1 |
Height, Overall (in) |
57.1 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
74.9 |
Length, Overall (in) |
203.7 |
Wheelbase (in) |
118.1 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
5.0 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
23.8 |
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
59.6 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
41.7 |
Front Head Room (in) |
37.2 |
Second Leg Room (in) |
43.1 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
57.8 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
108 |
Second Head Room (in) |
38.1 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
22 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
16 |
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
39.4 |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
14.0 |
Steering Type |
Servotronic Pwr |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.8 |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
Volkswagen Phaeton |
Body Style |
4 Door Sdn |
Vehicle Name |
Volkswagen Phaeton |
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front |
Independent Air |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Four-Link |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Trapezoidal |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent Air |
Tires
Front Tire Size |
P235/55HR17 |
Front Tire Order Code |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
P255/45HR18 |
Rear Tire Size |
P235/55HR17 |
Rear Tire Size |
P255/45HR18 |
Spare Tire Size |
P235/55HR17 |
Spare Tire Size |
P255/45HR18 |
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Transmission
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.69 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.88 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.14 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.52 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.34 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.17 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
& Tiptronic |
Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
Trans Type |
6 |
Trans Order Code |
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Drivetrain |
All Wheel Drive |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.65 |
Clutch Size (in) |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.40 |
Vehicle
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
5194 |
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.5 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.5 |
Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Spare Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
18 x 8.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |