Volkswagen Phaeton fuel consumption
Of all Volkswagen Phaeton modifications produced from 2002 to 2015 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 2% higher compared to advertised consumption. For petrol engines real consumption is in average 7% higher, but for diesel engines is similar to manufacturer's stated consumption. Starting from 2002 Volkswagen Phaeton average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was slightly above industry average, at 2003 it was similar to average, at 2004 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became less than industry average. It is noteworthy during this period that the gap between advertised and actual fuel economy changed significantly throughout the automotive industry. For more details, see the table below.
Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values
| Year | Gasoline cars | Diesel cars | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All carmakers | Volkswagen Phaeton | All carmakers | Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| 2002 | +6% | +8% | +7% | - |
| Show all years | ||||
| 2003 | +6% | +6% | +8% | - |
| 2004 | +7% | +6% | +9% | insignificant |
| 2005 | +8% | +5% | +10% | insignificant |
| 2006 | +9% | +5% | +11% | insignificant |
| 2007 | +11% | +5% | +12% | insignificant |
| 2008 | +12% | +5% | +13% | insignificant |
| 2009 | +14% | +5% | +14% | insignificant |
| 2010 | +16% | +5% | +16% | insignificant |
| 2011 | +19% | +6% | +19% | +5% |
| 2012 | +21% | +6% | +23% | +5% |
| 2013 | +23% | +6% | +27% | +5% |
| 2014 | +26% | +6% | +30% | - |
| 2015 | +27% | +6% | +33% | - |
See below for the actual consumption of generations and versions of Volkswagen Phaeton.
2010 - 2015
Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 18.3 MPG 12.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 17.7 MPG 13.3 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +6% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | +5% |
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 3.0 TDI V6 4Motion 240 HP 4x4 automatic | 27.7 MPG 8.5 l/100km |
26.4 MPG 8.9 l/100km+5% |
| 3.6 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 3.6 V6 4Motion 280 HP 4x4 automatic | 20.5 MPG 11.5 l/100km |
|
| 4.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 4.2 V8 4Motion 335 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.8 MPG 12.5 l/100km |
17.7 MPG 13.3 l/100km+6% |
| 6.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 6.0 W12 4Motion 450 HP 4x4 automatic | 16.2 MPG 14.5 l/100km |
|
2002 - 2010
Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 fuel economy
| Average advertised fuel consumption for petrol engines | 17.8 MPG 13.2 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for petrol engines | 16.2 MPG 14.6 l/100km |
| Average real gasoline consumption difference * | +7% |
| Average advertised fuel consumption for diesel engines | 21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km |
| Average real-world fuel consumption for diesel engines | 24.0 MPG 9.8 l/100km |
| Average real diesel consumption difference * | insignificant |
According to advertised fuel consumption, a Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 with automatic transmission consumes on average 0.8 liters per 100 km or 7% more fuel than similar versions with manual gearbox.
Compared to similar cars from other manufacturers, the Volkswagen Phaeton fuel economy is among the 20% worst in its class. The best real fuel economy in its class according to user reviews of all the modifications has modification with 6.0 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 6.0 W12 4WD 450 HP). However, of all modifications the best advertised fuel economy in its class has Volkswagen Phaeton with 4.2 petrol engine and automatic transmission (Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 Long 4.2 V8 4Motion 5-zitter 335 HP 4x4), but despite this 70% of other similar cars have better fuel economy figures.
The table below shows the real and claimed fuel consumption and the differences for specific versions.
| Modification | Claimed consumption | Real consumption |
|---|---|---|
| 3.0 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 TDI V6 4Motion 4-zitter 224 HP 4x4 automatic | 24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
25.0 MPG 9.4 l/100km-2% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 TDI V6 4Motion 5-zitter 224 HP 4x4 automatic | 24.5 MPG 9.6 l/100km |
24.8 MPG 9.5 l/100km-1% |
| 3.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 3.2 V6 4-zitter 241 HP manual | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 3.2 V6 4-zitter 241 HP automatic | 19.3 MPG 12.2 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 3.2 V6 5-zitter 241 HP manual | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
18.0 MPG 13.1 l/100km+15% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 3.2 V6 5-zitter 241 HP automatic | 19.3 MPG 12.2 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.2 V6 4Motion 4-zitter 241 HP 4x4 automatic | 19.3 MPG 12.2 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.2 V6 4Motion 5-zitter 241 HP 4x4 automatic | 19.4 MPG 12.1 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 Long 3.2 V6 4Motion 4-zitter 241 HP 4x4 automatic | 19.3 MPG 12.2 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 Long 3.2 V6 4Motion 5-zitter 241 HP 4x4 automatic | 19.3 MPG 12.2 l/100km |
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| 4.2 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 4.2 V8 4Motion 4-zitter 335 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.0 MPG 13.1 l/100km |
16.6 MPG 14.2 l/100km+8% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 4.2 V8 4Motion 5-zitter 335 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.0 MPG 13.1 l/100km |
16.8 MPG 14.0 l/100km+7% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 Long 4.2 V8 4Motion 4-zitter 335 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.0 MPG 13.1 l/100km |
16.6 MPG 14.2 l/100km+8% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 Long 4.2 V8 4Motion 5-zitter 335 HP 4x4 automatic | 18.0 MPG 13.1 l/100km |
16.6 MPG 14.2 l/100km+8% |
| 4.9 liter diesel engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 4.9 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 4-zitter 313 HP 4x4 automatic | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km-2% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 4.9 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter 313 HP 4x4 automatic | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
21.0 MPG 11.2 l/100km-2% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 4.9 Long 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 4-zitter 313 HP 4x4 automatic | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km-5% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 4.9 Long 5.0 V10 TDI 4Motion 5-zitter 313 HP 4x4 automatic | 20.6 MPG 11.4 l/100km |
21.8 MPG 10.8 l/100km-5% |
| 6.0 liter petrol engine | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 6.0 W12 4Motion 4-zitter 420 HP 4x4 automatic | 15.1 MPG 15.6 l/100km |
14.4 MPG 16.3 l/100km+4% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 6.0 W12 4Motion 5-zitter 420 HP 4x4 automatic | 15.1 MPG 15.6 l/100km |
14.4 MPG 16.3 l/100km+4% |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 Long 6.0 W12 4Motion 4-zitter 420 HP 4x4 automatic | 15.1 MPG 15.6 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 Long 6.0 W12 4Motion 5-zitter 420 HP 4x4 automatic | 15.1 MPG 15.6 l/100km |
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| Volkswagen Phaeton 2003 6.0 W12 4WD 450 HP automatic | 16.2 MPG 14.5 l/100km |
15.2 MPG 15.5 l/100km+7% |
* - Difference between advertised and user reported fuel economy has been calculated taking into account only those car versions for which information is available both on the fuel consumption specified by the manufacturer and reported by users.
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.