DecodedCarsVolkswagen Phaeton
2 model years from 2005 to 2006, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2006
- Class
- Large Cars
- Latest engines
- 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–16 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2005 (1)
The 2006 Phaeton in brief
The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is a large car offered with 2 engines (4.2L 8-cyl and 6.0L 12-cyl) and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 204 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 118-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,194 lb (4dr Sedan RWD /4.2 V8).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 16 MPG combined (14 city / 21 highway), 11% worse than the 2006 large car average of 17.9 MPG, for an estimated $5,150 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Volkswagen Phaeton has 2 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2006.
Its most efficient year was 2006 at 16 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 16 MPG.
2006 Phaeton pros & cons
Full 2006 details →What's good
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
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Alternatives to the 2006 Phaeton
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Maybach 57 | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2006 Maybach 62 | 13 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Volkswagen. How we calculate this →