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2003 Volkswagen Phaeton V10 TDI
The Volkswagen Phaeton was the brainchild of VW chairman Ferdinand Piech, who perceived the addition of such a flagship as a means to burnish the VW brand.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
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Volkswagen Phaeton
Volkswagen built the Phaeton in 2002–2016. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton V10 TDI to the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton with Long Wheelbase. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 2002–2016
- Brand from
- Germany
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 2 cars
How it changed
Power went from 312 hp in the 2003 Phaeton V10 TDI to 313 hp in the 2004 Phaeton with Long Wheelbase. It got heavier along the way: 2,375 kg for the 2003 car, 2,462 kg for the 2004. The most powerful here is the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton with Long Wheelbase at 313 hp (233 kW), more than 68% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton V10 TDI, in 6.9 s.
Every Phaeton in the catalog
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton with Long Wheelbase
The Volkswagen Phaeton's platform is shared with the Audi A8, Bentley Continental GT and Bentley Continental Flying Spur.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Phaeton V10 TDI | 312 hp (233 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,375 kg (5,236 lb) | 4.9 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | — |
| 2004 Phaeton with Long Wheelbase | 313 hp (233 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,462 kg (5,428 lb) | 4.9 L V10 | All Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic | 16 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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