2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
2 trims · 4 configurations · Sedan
Starting MSRP
$66,700 – $101,300
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Pricing
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MSRP by trim
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Purchase information
Based on V8
Total price (V8 MSRP)
$66,700
Typical monthly
$1,321/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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V8
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $66,700 – $74,350
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 14/21
- Horsepower
- 335 hp
- Torque
- 317 lb-ft
- Engine
- 4.2L V8 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13
- Max towing
- —
W12
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $96,600 – $101,300
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 11/17
- Horsepower
- 444 hp
- Torque
- 406 lb-ft
- Engine
- 6L W12 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 13
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | V82 configurations | W122 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $66,700 – $74,350 | $96,600 – $101,300 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 14/21 | 11/17 |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 444 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Engine | 4.2L V8 gas | 6L W12 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 13 | 13 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- V8gasW12gas
- Fuel type
- V8premium unleaded (required)W12premium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- V8V8W12W12
- Displacement
- V84.2 LW126 L
- Horsepower
- V8335 hpW12444 hp
- Torque
- V8317 lb-ftW12406 lb-ft
- Transmission
- V86-speed shiftable automaticW125-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- V8all wheel driveW12all wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- V8SedanW12Sedan
- Doors
- V84W124
- Seating
- V85W125
- Length
- V8203.7 inW12203.7 in
- Width
- V874.9 inW1274.9 in
- Height
- V857.1 inW1257.1 in
- Wheelbase
- V8118.1 inW12118.1 in
- Ground clearance
- V85 inW125 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- V813 cu ftW1213 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- V813 cu ftW1213 cu ft
- Curb weight
- V85,194 lbsW125,399 lbs
- Fuel tank
- V823.8 galW1223.8 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- V816W1213
- City MPG
- V814W1211
- Highway MPG
- V821W1217
| Spec | V8 | W12 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | V8 | W12 |
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 6 L |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 444 hp |
| Torque | 317 lb-ft | 406 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 203.7 in | 203.7 in |
| Width | 74.9 in | 74.9 in |
| Height | 57.1 in | 57.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 118.1 in | 118.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5 in | 5 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 13 cu ft | 13 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | 13 cu ft | 13 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 5,194 lbs | 5,399 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 23.8 gal | 23.8 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 16 | 13 |
| City MPG | 14 | 11 |
| Highway MPG | 21 | 17 |
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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton FAQ
- How much does the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton cost?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton has a starting MSRP of $66,700, ranging up to $101,300 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes V8 from $66,700; W12 from $96,600.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton achieves up to 16 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton have?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton offers up to 13 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton come in?
- The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is available in 2 trims (4 total configurations) across Sedan body styles with all wheel drive.