2005 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 specs & colors
4dr Car
MSRP
      - 4dr Sdn V8 6-spd Auto 4-seater
 - $66,950
 - 4dr Sdn V8 6-spd Auto
 - $66,950
 - 4dr Sdn W12 5-spd Auto 4-seater
 - $96,100
 - 4dr Sdn W12 5-spd Auto
 - $96,100
 
          $66,950
        
        
          Starting MSRP 
Current listing price
      Current listing price
      Showing the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton 4dr Sdn V8 6-spd Auto 4-seater
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Color options
Interior
  
    Slate Blue
    Grey-Violet
    Gray
    Dark Charcoal
    Crystal Blue
    Cypress / Dark Cypress
    Medium Tan
    Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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                    Gas V8  
                Engine Type 
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                    16 City / 22 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    335 hp 
                Horsepower 
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                    4  
                Seating Capacity 
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Brakes
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                    Not Available  
                Drum - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    12.2 x 0.87 in 
                Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    14.2 x 1.34 in 
                Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Rear (Yes or   ) 
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                    Yes  
                Disc - Front (Yes or   ) 
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                    N/A  
                Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
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                    4-Wheel  
                Brake ABS System 
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                    Pwr  
                Brake Type 
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Electrical
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                    190  
                Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 
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                    330 Starter/420 On-Board  
                Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 
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Engine
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                    317 @ 3500  
                SAE Net Torque @ RPM 
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                    335 @ 6500  
                SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 
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                    4.2L/252  
                Displacement 
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                    Gas V8  
                Engine Type 
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                    6-Speed A/T  
                A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options 
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                    16 City / 22 Hwy  
                MPG 
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                    10.6 qts 
                Total Cooling System Capacity 
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Measurements
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                    13 ft³ 
                Trunk Volume 
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                    N/A  
                Liftover Height 
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                    5 in 
                Min Ground Clearance 
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                    64 in 
                Track Width, Rear 
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                    64 in 
                Track Width, Front 
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                    57 in 
                Height, Overall 
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                    75 in 
                Width, Max w/o mirrors 
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                    204 in 
                Length, Overall 
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                    118 in 
                Wheelbase 
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                    N/A  
                Second Hip Room 
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                    58 in 
                Second Shoulder Room 
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                    43 in 
                Second Leg Room 
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                    38 in 
                Second Head Room 
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                    N/A  
                Front Hip Room 
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                    60 in 
                Front Shoulder Room 
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                    42 in 
                Front Leg Room 
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                    37 in 
                Front Head Room 
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                    108 ft³ 
                Passenger Volume 
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                    4  
                Passenger Capacity 
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Safety
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                    Standard  
                Brake Assist 
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Steering
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                    N/A  
                Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 
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                    39 ft 
                Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 
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                    3  
                Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 
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                    14  
                Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 
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                    Servotronic Pwr  
                Steering Type 
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Suspension
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                    Trapezoidal Wishbone  
                Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) 
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                    Four-Link  
                Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) 
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                    Independent Air  
                Suspension Type - Rear 
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                    Independent Air  
                Suspension Type - Front 
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Tires & Wheels
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                    Alloy  
                Spare Wheel Material 
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                    Alloy  
                Rear Wheel Material 
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                    Alloy  
                Front Wheel Material 
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                    18 x 8.5 in 
                Spare Wheel Size 
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                    18 x 8.5 in 
                Rear Wheel Size 
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                    18 x 8.5 in 
                Front Wheel Size 
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                    P255/45HR18  
                Spare Tire Size 
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                    P255/45HR18  
                Rear Tire Size 
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                    P255/45HR18  
                Front Tire Size 
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Weight & Capacity
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                    N/A  
                Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    24 gal 
                Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 
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                    N/A  
                Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 
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                    5,194 lbs 
                Base Curb Weight 
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