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Phaeton
2015 Volkswagen Phaeton
Germany
Gasoline
AWD
Sedan
Updated Oct 3, 2026
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Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Vehicle Details
Year
2015
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Phaeton
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
I 3rd Facelift (Type 3D)
Seats
4
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
AWD
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion TipTronic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
280 hp
Power (kW)
206 kW
Torque
370 Nm (273 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
8.8 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
9.2 seconds
Displacement
3,597 cc
Dimensions
Length
5,179 mm
(203.9 in)
Width
1,908 mm
(75.1 in)
Height
1,450 mm
(57.1 in)
Wheelbase
3,001 mm
(118.1 in)
Curb weight
2,313 kg
(5,099 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,300 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,600 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
6.2 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
89 mm
(3.5 in)
Stroke
96.4 mm
(3.8 in)
Compression Ratio
11.4 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
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
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)
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
Evaporative Control System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.5 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.4 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.4 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
265 g/km
Performance
Acceleration
0-80 km/h
6.4 sec
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,118 mm
(83.4 in)
Width, open Doors
3,969 mm
(156.3 in)
Height (Bonnet Open)
1,901 mm
(74.8 in)
Track, Front
1,630 mm
(64.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,617 mm
(63.7 in)
Approach Angle
12.9 °
Breakover Angle
11.1
Departure Angle
15.9 °
Turning Circle
12.5 m
Ground Clearance
120 mm
(4.7 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
945 mm
(37.2 in)
Head Room, Rear
969 mm
(38.1 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,059 mm
(41.7 in)
Leg Room, Rear
1,018 mm
(40.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,562 mm
(61.5 in)
Hip Room, Rear
1,528 mm
(60.2 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
2,770 kg
(6,107 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
2,300 kg
(5,071 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 8%
2,500 kg
(5,512 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
532 kg
(1,173 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Max Towbar Download
100 kg
(220 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, front
1,420 kg
(3,131 lb)
Permitted Axle Load, rear
1,380 kg
(3,042 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
Interior
Seats
Second Seat Row
Armrest
Yes
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
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)
Phaeton
Model
1 variant
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Phaeton Standard
2002–2016
Phaeton Sedan Generations
4 of 4
I 3rd Facelift (Type 3D)
2014–2016
Year
2015
Powertrain
3.6 V6 FSI 4Motion TipTronic
Horsepower
280 hp
Drivetrain
AWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
AWD
Automatic (Manumatic), 6-speed
Gasoline