2008 Volkswagen Phaeton

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Specifications

Vehicle Details

Year
2008
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
I 1st Facelift (Type 3D)
Seats
4
Doors
4
Fuel
Diesel
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name
3.0 V6 TDI DPF 4Motion TipTronic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
233 hp
Power (kW)
171 kW
Torque
450 Nm (332 lb-ft)
Top speed
236 km/h (147 mph)
0–60 mph
8.3 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.7 seconds
Displacement
2,967 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)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
4,500 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
1,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
8.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
83 mm (3.3 in)
Stroke
91.4 mm (3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
16.4 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Turbocharger
Single-turbo
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Placement
Front
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic (Direct) Fuel Injection
Camshaft Type
DOHC
Engine Block
Cast Iron
Engine Heads
Aluminium
Engine Cooling
Liquid Cooling
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
210,000 km (130,488 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

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 › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Right
Emission
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Emission Control
  • Catalyst
  • Particle Filter
  • Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
12.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.5 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
248 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)
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
2,780 kg (6,129 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
528 kg (1,164 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg (220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
100 kg (220 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,480 kg (3,263 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,330 kg (2,932 lb)

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Pillars
A-C
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Body Material
  • Aluminium
  • Steel
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Rear Doors
Conventional
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
Automatic Tilt Down
Yes
Turning Signal
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Mirror Shape, Driver side
Aspheric
Mirror Shape, Passenger side
Aspheric
Side Mirrors › Folding
Driver side
Optional
Passenger side
Optional
Windscreen Wipers
Speed Sensing Intermittent
Yes
Intermittent Control
Yes
Number of Windscreen Wipers, Front
2
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered (Safety Lock)
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
  • Front
  • First Row
  • Second Row
  • Rear
Noise Reducing Windows
Optional
Double-Glazed Windows
Optional
Sun Visors
Optional
Tinted Windows
  • Second Row
  • Rear Window
Safety Glass
Yes
Windows › Window Lifts, Features
Pinch Protection
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
One-touch up/down
  • Driver
  • Passenger
  • Rear
Windows › Heated Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Noise Reducing Windows
Front
Optional
Windows › Safety Glass
Front
Laminated
Side
Tempered
Rear
Tempered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Tow Hook
  • Front
  • Rear
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Glass-integrated

Lights

Main Beam
Xenon
Low Beam
Xenon
Fog Lights
Yes
Special Features
  • Automatic Headlight Activation
  • Adaptive Headlights
  • Dynamic Cornering Lights
  • Come Home/Leaving Lights
  • Headlight Washers
Fog Lights
Front
Halogen
Rear
Yes
Special Features
Headlight Range Adjustment
Automatic (Dynamic)

Rims & Tires

Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M14x1.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Anti-Theft Locking Lug Nuts/Bolts
Optional
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel

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
Pollen Filter
Yes
Outside Temperature Indicator
Yes
Controls
Buttons
Back Seat Controls
Buttons
Connectivity
Radio
  • AM
  • FM
Media Format
MP3
Bluetooth
Optional
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Multiple CD Changer (6 pcs)
DVD
Multiple DVD Changer
Memory Card Reader
SD
Connectivity › Media Inputs
AUX
Armrest Hatch/Mid-console
Connectivity › Bluetooth
Phone
Optional
Audio
Optional
Displays
Center Display
Yes
Center Display Controls
Touchscreen
Rear-view Mirror
Adjustments
Mechanical
Anti-glare
Automatic
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type
Standard
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
  • Cooled
  • Light
  • Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Front
Back Pocket
Yes
Sunglass Compartment
Yes
Coin Holder
Yes
Card Holder
Yes
Door
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
  • Rear
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
  • Bottom of the Doors
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
  • Driver Side
  • Passenger Side
Clock
Yes
12V Outlet
  • Front
  • Trunk
Carpets
  • Front
  • Rear
Ashtray
  • Front (Retractable)
  • Rear
Cigarette Lighter
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Rear Seat
Optional
Make-up Light
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Other Equipment › Clock
Analogue
Dashboard
Digital
Instrument Cluster

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel
Yes
Heated
Optional
Power Steering
Hydraulic
Adjustments
Telescope
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Multifunction Steering Wheel
Menu Navigation
Buttons
Media
Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel › Media
Voice Command
Yes
Answer Phone
Yes
Channels
Yes
Volume
Buttons
Mute Audio
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Powered
User Memory
Optional

Trunk

Rear Trunk
Yes
Automatic Open
Optional
Automatic Close
Optional
Carpet
Optional
Flat Surface
Yes
Soft Close
Optional
Light
Yes
Hatch Opening Type
Under Rear Window
Rear Trunk
Volume
500 litres
Depth
1,158 mm (45.6 in)
Width
1,312 mm (51.7 in)
Height
471 mm (18.5 in)
Trunk Door Opening Height
1,749 mm (68.9 in)
Automatic Open
Button on Trunk Door
Optional
Carpet
Rubber
Optional

Seats

Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather (Perforated)
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Powered
Seat Height
Powered
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional
Backrest Angle
Powered
Lumbar Support
Powered
Headrest, Height
Yes
Headrest, Tilt
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Yes
Heated Seats
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Armrest
  • Driver
  • Passenger
Massage
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Type of Seat
Comfort Seat (Driver | Passenger)
Front Seats › Heated Seats
Areas
  • Cushion
  • Backrest
Front Seats › Massage
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Front Seats › Ventilated Seats
Driver
Optional
Passenger
Optional
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Features
Powered Seats
Adjustments
  • Seat Depth
  • Backrest Angle
  • Lumbar Support, outer seats (Powered)
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Second Seat Row › Features
Heated Seats
Optional
Ventilated Seats
Optional
Massage
Optional
Second Seat Row › Headrests
Outer Seats
Height Adjustment
Second Seat Row › Adjustments
Cushion Edge
Optional
Cushion Tilt
Optional

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry
Optional
Keyless Start
Optional
Cruise Control
Yes
Parking Heater
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
Navigation
Horn
Dual Note

Accessories

Tool Kit and Jack
Yes
Tire Repair Kit
Optional
Compressor
Optional
Fire Extinguisher
Optional
Warning Triangle
Yes
First Aid Kit
Optional
Trunk Modules
Optional
Bicycle Holder
Optional
Coat Hanger
Optional

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor
Yes
Feature
Seat Belt Reminder
Belt Pretensioner
Belt Load Limiter
Height Adjustable Retractor
Manual
Yes
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
  • Front Seats
  • Outer Rear Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Yes

Brake Systems

Power Brakes
Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA)
Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator
Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors
  • Front
  • Rear
Blind Spot Detection (BLIS)
Optional
Light Sensor
Yes
Rain Sensors
Yes

Other Features

Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Remote
Child Safety Locks
Electrical
Active Bonnet
No
Immobiliser
Electronic
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Interior Monitoring
Yes

Airbags

Feature
Frontal Airbag
Side Chest Airbag
Side Head Airbag
Side Pelvis Airbag
Knee Airbag
Curtain Airbag
Center Airbag
Airbag cut-off Switch

Child Protection

Feature
Isofix
Integrated Child Seat

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

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