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Phaeton
2003 Volkswagen Phaeton
Germany
Diesel
AWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
2003
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
I (Type 3D)
Seats
4
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion TipTronic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
313 hp
Power (kW)
230 kW
Torque
750 Nm (553 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
6.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.9 seconds
Displacement
4,921 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,055 mm
(199.0 in)
Width
1,903 mm
(74.9 in)
Height
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Wheelbase
2,881 mm
(113.4 in)
Curb weight
2,405 kg
(5,302 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,000 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
10 litres
Car Battery
Voltage
12 V
Battery Capacity
85 Ah
Secondary Battery
Yes
Alternator Voltage
14 V
Car Battery › Secondary Battery
Battery Capacity
85 Ah
Cold Start Power
85 A
Engine Configuration
Bore
81 mm
(3.2 in)
Stroke
95.5 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
18.5 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Turbocharger
Twin-turbo
Synchronization
Spur Gear
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
OHC
Engine Block
Aluminium
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
120,000 km
(74,565 mi)
Air Filter
90,000 km / 6 years
Fuel Filter
90,000 km
(55,923 mi)
Brake Fluid
2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Interior Filter
60,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed
Gear Selector
Stick
Gear Selector Location
Mid-Console
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Pedal
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Brakes Material
Cast Iron
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Pneumatic Air
Spring, Rear
Pneumatic Air
Anti-roll Bar
Front
Rear
Suspension, Front
Independent
Multi-link
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Multi-link
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
90 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Control
Catalyst
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
308 g/km
Performance
Drag Coefficient
0.32
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,129 mm
(83.8 in)
Width, open Doors
3,906 mm
(153.8 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,888 mm
(74.3 in)
Track, Front
1,628 mm
(64.1 in)
Track, Rear
1,612 mm
(63.5 in)
Overhang, Front
1,051 mm
(41.4 in)
Overhang, Rear
1,121 mm
(44.1 in)
Approach Angle
12.9 °
Breakover Angle
11.5
Departure Angle
15.9 °
Turning Circle
12 m
Ground Clearance
128 mm
(5.0 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
945 - 974 mm
(37.2 - 38.3 in)
Head Room, Rear
960 - 970 mm
(37.8 - 38.2 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,059 mm
(41.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
995 mm
(39.2 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,562 mm
(61.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,528 mm
(60.2 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,990 kg
(6,592 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
2,400 kg
(5,291 lb)
Cargo Capacity
585 kg
(1,290 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
Aluminium
Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
Soft Close
Optional
Door Handles
Pull-out
Platform
Volkswagen Group
D3
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
Folding
Electrical (Automatic Parking Fold)
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Folding
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Heated Water Tank
Optional
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Front
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Noise Reducing Windows
Optional
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
Optional
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Windows › Noise Reducing Windows
Front
Optional
First Row
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Windscreen, upper part
Optional
Second Row
Optional
Rear Window
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
Front
Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Glass-integrated
Mud Flaps
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof
Sun Blind
Optional
Other Equipment › Sunroof › Sun Blind
Tinted Glass
Optional
Other Equipment › Mud Flaps
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
Automatic Headlight Activation
Adaptive Headlights
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Halogen
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic)
Rims & Tires
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Yes
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Spare Wheel
Temporary
Spare Wheel
Full-size
Optional
Spare Wheel › Full-size
Alloy
Optional
Aluminium
Optional
Steel
Optional
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Trip Computer
Yes
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Coolant Temperature
Analogue
Odometer Limit
1,000,000 km/miles
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer
Display
Yes
Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer › Display
Type
Monochrome
Shape
Square
Climate Control
Climate Control
Automatic
Air Condition
Yes
Micro Filter
Yes
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Rotary Dials
Back Seat Controls
Buttons
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Media Format
MP3
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Multiple CD Changer (1 - 6 pcs)
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Displays › Center Display
Type
Monochrome
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Cooled
Light
Lockable (Electrical)
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Under Seats
Optional
Door
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rear
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats
Front
Optional
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
2
Rear
2
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front
Placement
Middle Console
Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Rear
Placement
Armrest
Lights
Read Light
Front
Rear
Guide Light
Entry Guard
Footwell (Front | Rear)
Bottom of the Doors
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
Front
Rear
Trunk
230V Outlet
Optional
Carpets
Optional
Ashtray
Optional
Cigarette Lighter
Optional
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Dashboard
Digital
Instrument Cluster
Other Equipment › 230V Outlet
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Carpets
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Other Equipment › Ashtray
Front
Optional
Rear
Optional
Steering Wheel
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Sport
Optional
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Yes
Telescope
Yes
User Memory
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
500 litres
Depth
1,158 mm
(45.6 in)
Width, Between Wheel Arches
1,312 mm
(51.7 in)
Height
471 mm
(18.5 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,750 mm
(68.9 in)
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Powered
Headrest, Tilt
Powered
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Powered
Headrest, Tilt
Powered
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
Driver
Passenger
Armrest
Driver
Passenger
Massage
Optional
Type of Seat
Comfort Seat (Driver | Passenger)
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
Cushion
Backrest
Front Seats › Massage
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Armrest
Heated Seats
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Seat Depth
Optional
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Optional
Lumbar Support, outer seats
Optional
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Parking Heater
Optional
Parking Heater Preparation
Optional
Cameras
Optional
Automatic Access Height
Optional
Parking Heater
Cabin Heater
Optional
Parking Heater › Cabin Heater
Engine Heater
Optional
Remote
Optional
Timer
Optional
Cameras
Rear
Optional
Other Features
GPS
Optional
Horn
Dual Note
Accessories
Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Yes
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Seat Belt Reminder
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Pretensioner
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Belt Load Limiter
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Outer Rear Seats
Centre Rear Seat
Assist Systems
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes
Speed Assist
Optional
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Yes
Brake Systems
Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes
Sensors
Parking Sensors
Front
Rear
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Auto Lock (Speed Sensitive)
Child Safety Locks
Electrical
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Not Tested by Euro NCAP
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Side Head Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Side Pelvis Airbag
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Rear
-
Curtain Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
Yes
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Child Protection
Isofix
Passenger: -
Rear: Yes
Other
Car Classification
American Classification
Full-Size Luxury Car
British Classification
Luxury Car
Australian Classification
Upper Large Car
European Segment
F-Segment
Car.info Classification
Luxury Car
Phaeton
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Phaeton Standard
2002–2016
Phaeton Sedan Generations
1 of 4
I (Type 3D)
2002–2007
Year
2003
Powertrain
5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion TipTronic
Horsepower
313 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed
Diesel
SedanSedan
AWD
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed
Diesel