Volkswagen Phaeton Horsepower & Torque (2004 - 2006): Your Comprehensive Guide

The Volkswagen Phaeton, introduced in 2002, was Volkswagen's ambitious entry into the luxury sedan market, showcasing the brand's engineering prowess and premium aspirations.

From 2004 to 2006, the Phaeton offered impressive performance with engine options including a 4.2L V8 producing 335 horsepower and 317 lb-ft of torque, and a 6.0L W12 delivering 444 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.

Both configurations featured Volkswagen's 4Motion (all-wheel drive) system and paired with either a 5-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic.

The 6.0L W12 variant stood out as a rare and powerful offering in the luxury sedan segment.

Scroll down to see the detailed horsepower and torque data below.

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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton Horsepower

The Volkswagen Phaeton features a performance range with horsepower from 335 hp produced by a 4.2L V8 engine to 444 hp generated by a 6.0L W12 engine.

Torque output varies from 317 lb-ft with the 4.2L V8 to 406 lb-ft with the 6.0L W12.

Both configurations utilize a 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, with the V8 paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the W12 connected to a 5-speed automatic transmission.

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton Horsepower

The Volkswagen Phaeton features a horsepower range of 335 hp from a 4.2L V8 engine to 420 hp from a 6.0L W12 engine.

Torque output varies from 317 lb-ft with the 4.2L V8 to 406 lb-ft with the 6.0L W12.

Both engine configurations utilize a 4Motion all-wheel-drive system and are paired with automatic transmissions, specifically a 6-speed with overdrive and Tiptronic for the V8 and a 5-speed with overdrive and Tiptronic for the W12.

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Horsepower

The Volkswagen Phaeton features a horsepower range of 335 hp from its 4.2L V8 engine to 420 hp from the 6.0L W12 engine.

Torque output varies from 317 lb-ft with the 4.2L V8 to 406 lb-ft with the 6.0L W12.

Both engine configurations utilize a 4Motion all-wheel-drive system, with the V8 paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and the W12 to a 5-speed automatic transmission.