Volkswagen Phaeton Long (facelift 2010) (2010–2015)

The Volkswagen Phaeton Long (facelift 2010) was offered with 5 engine versions (3 gasoline, 2 diesel), from 240 to 450 hp, built 2010–2015.

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Production years2010–2015
Body styleSedan
Doors4-5 – 5
Length203.9 in (5,179 mm)
Width74.9 in (1,903 mm)
Height57.1 in (1,450 mm)
Cargo volume17.7 cu ft (500 l)
Fuel tank23.8 gal (90 l)

All Volkswagen Phaeton Long (facelift 2010) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
3.0 V6 TDI (240 hp) CR DPF 4MOTION2010–2013Diesel240 hp (177 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)8.6 s147 mph (237 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.6 V6 (280 hp) 4MOTION2010–2015Gasoline280 hp (206 kW)273 lb-ft (370 Nm)8.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
4.2 V8 (335 hp) 4MOTION2010–2015Gasoline335 hp (246 kW)317 lb-ft (430 Nm)6.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
6.0 W12 (450 hp) 4MOTION2010–2011Gasoline450 hp (331 kW)413 lb-ft (560 Nm)6.1 s155 mph (250 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)
3.0 V6 TDI (245 hp) 4MOTION2013–2015Diesel245 hp (180 kW)369 lb-ft (500 Nm)8.6 s148 mph (238 km/h)All-wheel drive (4x4)

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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