GenerationI 2nd Facelift (Type 3D) TransmissionAutomatic (Manumatic), 6-speed Displacement2,967 cc83 mm (3.3 in)
Engine ConfigurationV-Engine SynchronizationTiming Chain Engine MountLongitudinally Type of Combustion EnginePiston Fuel SystemElectronic (Direct) Fuel Injection Engine CoolingLiquid Cooling Service Intervals
- Air Filter
- 30,000 km / 2 years
- Spark Plug
- 30,000 km / 2 years
- Brake Fluid
- 2 years
- Oil Change & Engine Filter
- 15,000 km / 1 years
- Interior Filter
- 30,000 km / 1 years
- Accessory Belt
- 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Highway6.7 litres / 100 km Combined8.5 litres / 100 km 12.9 °Ground Clearance120 mm (4.7 in) 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)
100 kg (220 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front1,490 kg (3,285 lb) Permitted Axle Load, rear1,370 kg (3,020 lb) 
SedanVariantPhaeton Standard2002–2016 Powertrain3.0 V6 TDI DPF 4Motion TipTronic Drivetrain
AWD Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed 
Diesel
