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Combined Fuel Consumption of V6 TDI Reduced by 0.5 LitreFour engines with a power range from 240 PS to 450 PSComfortable V6 FSI is most purchased Phaeton engine in China

The Phaeton is offered with four outstanding engines; their power range extends from 176 kW / 240 PS to 331 kW / 450 PS. The most successful engine in Europe is the V6 TDI, a direct-injection turbodiesel with 240 PS (95 percent share of engines). In China, on the other hand, 94.4 percent choose the V6 FSI, a 206 kW / 280 PS direct-injection petrol engine. In especially high demand on the Russian market (53.7 percent) is the 246 kW / 335 PS petrol V8 of the Phaeton. Anyone wishing to transform the Phaeton into a sports car in saloon clothing, will choose a masterpiece of engine building: the W12 with 450 PS. All engines fulfil requirements that include the European EU-5 emissions standard.

Phaeton V6 FSI

The V6 petrol engine is a FSI (petrol direct injection) with 3.6 litres displacement and 206 kW / 280 PS. The comfortable FSI develops a maximum torque of 370 Newton-metres (at 2,500 rpm). The 24-valve six-cylinder engine's maximum power is reached at 6,250 rpm. Powered in this way - and equipped with a 6-speed automatic and 4MOTION all-wheel drive - the luxury class saloon impresses with dynamic performance: The Phaeton V6 FSI reaches the 100 km/h mark in 8.6 seconds; its top speed is 250 km/h. This contrasts with a low combined fuel consumption of 11.7 litres (equivalent to 273 g/km CO2), which is low considering the vehicle's class and driving performance.

Phaeton V6 TDI

The V6 TDI of the new Phaeton, with 176 kW / 240 PS, has common rail injection and is a dynamic and efficient engine. The 3.0 litre displacement, 24-valve, six-cylinder engine reaches its maximum power at 4,000 rpm. Its maximum torque of 500 Newton-metres takes charge at a low 1,500 rpm and remains constant up to 3,000 rpm. The Phaeton V6 TDI sprints from a stop to 100 km/h in just 8.3 seconds. The saloon's top speed here is 237 km/h. Its fuel consumption has been reduced from 9.0 to just 8.5 l/100 km (equivalent to 224 g/km CO2). This V6 engine also comes with a 6-speed automatic.

Phaeton V8

The Phaeton's V8 petrol engine guarantees exceptional, superior driving performance. It has a power of 246 kW / 335 PS (at 6,500 rpm) and develops a considerable maximum torque of 430 Newton-metres (at 3,500 rpm). The top speed of the Phaeton V8 is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The saloon covers the sprint to 100 km/h in just 6.9 seconds. The extremely quiet engine has a combined fuel consumption of 12.9 l/100 km, which is equivalent to CO2 emissions of 298 g/km.

Phaeton W12

The 6.0 litre displacement W12 engine of the Phaeton sets standards when it comes to its torque curve, responsiveness and comfort. When shifted by a 5-speed automatic gearbox (Tiptronic with alternative sequential shift gate), the twelve-cylinder engine accelerates the Phaeton W12 with long wheelbase to 100 km/h in just 6.1 seconds – a sports car value. Its top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h here. The car's combined fuel consumption is 14.5 litres per 100 km (equivalent to 348 g/km CO2).


Notes:
All features, data and prices contained in this press packet apply to models offered in Germany. They may differ in other countries. All information is subject to change and correction.
TDI, TSI, DSG and Twincharger are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG or other companies of the Volkswagen Group in Germany and other countries.

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The specified fuel consumption and emission data are determined in accordance with the measurement procedures prescribed by law. 1 January 2022, the WLTP test cycle completely replaced the NEDC test cycle and therefore no NEDC values are available for new type approved vehicles after that date.

This information does not refer to a single vehicle and is not part of the offer but is only intended for comparison between different types of vehicles. Additional equipment and accessories (additional components, tyre formats, etc.) can alter relevant vehicle parameters such as weight, rolling resistance and aerodynamics, affecting the vehicle's fuel consumption, power consumption, CO2 emissions and driving performance values in addition to weather and traffic conditions and individual driving behavior.

Due to more realistic testing conditions, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions measured according to WLTP will in many cases be higher than the values measured according to NEDC. As a result, the taxation of vehicles may change accordingly as of 1 September 2018. For further information on the differences between WLTP and NEDC, please visit www.volkswagen.de/wltp.

Further information on official fuel consumption data and official specific CO2 emissions for new passenger cars can be found in the "Guide to fuel economy, CO2 emissions and power consumption for new passenger car models", which is available free of charge from all sales dealerships and from DAT Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH, Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, D-73760 Ostfildern, Germany and at www.dat.de/co2.