Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
The car was purchased with defects. During repairs, I've chiptuned the engine, it raised up power. Dynamics became perceptibly better, a decreased fuel consumption. Then 95000 km without any problems. An excellent driving comfort, equipment (buying choose yourself important), very stable in winter road conditions.
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This generation of Volkswagen Phaeton has been produced from January, 2010 to December, 2015. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. 2010 Volkswagen Phaeton comes with four wheel drive (4x4).
This Volkswagen (VW) is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 3.6 to 6.0 litres and power of from 280 to 450 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 3.0 litres and power of 240 HP.
The car is available with only with automatic gearbox.
Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 11.5 to 14.5 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 8.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 petrol engine version is Volkswagen Phaeton 3.6 V6 4Motion, consuming 11.5 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Volkswagen Phaeton real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 6 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +6% for petrol engines and +5% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Volkswagen Phaeton modification.
Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 265 to 348 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 224 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Phaeton with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Phaeton 3.6 V6 4Motion which produces an average of 265 grams of CO2 per kilometer.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 6.1 seconds has Volkswagen Phaeton 6.0 W12 4Motion version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Phaeton 3.6 V6 4Motion reaching this speed only in 8.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 250 km/h for the 4.2 petrol 8-cylinder 335 hp version (Volkswagen Phaeton 4.2 V8 4Motion) and 2 other versions.
Lenght of Volkswagen Phaeton is 505 cm, it is large car. For comparison - Volkswagen Phaeton is about 12 cm longer than Audi A6 sedan, but 8 cm shorter than BMW 7 series. Volkswagen Phaeton gross weight is from 2680 to 2910 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 12 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Volkswagen Phaeton trunk space is 500 litres.
This Volkswagen (VW) is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 10 000 €. Users calculated Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 4200 € cost per year and 0.26 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 60%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 16% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Phaeton for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Phaeton prices and costs.
Volkswagen Phaeton modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 3.0 TDI V6 4Motion 4x4 Jan 2010 — Dec 2013 | 3.0 Diesel | 240 HP | 8.5 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 3.6 V6 4Motion 4x4
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
3.6 Petrol | 280 HP | 11.5 l/100km |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 4.2 V8 4Motion 4x4 | 4.2 Petrol | 335 HP | 12.5 l/100km |
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Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 6.0 W12 4Motion 4x4
Jan 2010 — Dec 2011 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds |
6.0 Petrol | 450 HP | 14.5 l/100km |
Volkswagen Phaeton prices
Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 - 2015 sedan price in Latvia is from 6000 € to 17500 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Phaeton price is above average (compare sedans 2010 - 2015 prices).
| Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2014 price | 10 000 € | 11 000 € | 12 000 € | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2013 price | 11 500 € | 14 500 € | 17 500 € | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2012 price | 7000 € | 9000 € | 11 000 € | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2011 price | 7500 € | 8500 € | 9500 € | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 price | 6000 € | 7500 € | 9500 € |
Volkswagen Phaeton total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volkswagen Phaeton? Users calculated Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 4200 € cost per year and 0.26 € cost per one kilometer.
Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 total costs of ownership calculator
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Volkswagen Phaeton reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Volkswagen Phaeton reliability is very high. In the roadworthiness tests in 2012 defects were detected in an average of only 3.4 percent of Volkswagen Phaeton of this generation (on average 0 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 5.9%.
Volkswagen Phaeton reliability and quality
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Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 features (options)
Percentage of Volkswagen Phaeton with corresponding feature (option)
80% Rain sensor
76% Metallic paint
76% Conditioning
55% Tire pressure control
52% Bi-xenon lights
49% Xenon headlights
45% Rear parking sensors
33% Front parking sensors
33% Cruise control
32% Leather upholstery
31% Heated seats
31% Electrically adjustable seats
30% Navigation
29% Distance control
27% Dimming mirrors
25% Adjustable steering wheel
22% Auxiliary heating
20% Electrically adjustable steering wheel
19% Ventilated seats
16% Sunroof
14% Heated steering wheel
14% Adaptive cruise control
12% Rear-view camera
11%
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