Volkswagen Phaeton 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 6.1s (Phaeton W12 4Motion LWB Auto, 2011)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 9.7s (Phaeton V6 4Motion 5-Seat LWB, 2009)
- BHP
- 221.3 – 443.8
- Torque
- 315Nm – 750Nm
- Top speed
- 147mph – 155mph
- Engine
- 2,967cc – 5,998cc
The fastest recorded Phaeton 0–60 is 6.1s; the slowest is 9.7s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 221.3 to 443.8.
Recorded torque ranges from 315Nm to 750Nm.
Recorded top speed ranges from 147mph to 155mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.



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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phaeton W12 4Motion LWB Auto | 2011 | 5,998cc | 443.8 | 560Nm | 6.1s | 155mph |
| Phaeton V6TDI 4 Motion 5 Seat A | 2005–2007 | 2,967cc | 221.3 | 450Nm | 6.1s | — |
| Phaeton V8 Auto LWB 5-Seat | 2007 | 4,172cc | 335 | 429.9Nm | 6.9s | 155mph |
| Phaeton V10 4Motion A 5-Seat | 2005–2006 | 4,921cc | 313 | 750Nm | 6.9s | 155mph |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI Auto | 2014 | 2,967cc | 241.6 | 500Nm | 8.3s | 147mph |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2011–2013 | 2,967cc | 236.7 | 500Nm | 8.3s | 147mph |
| Phaeton 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2009 | 2,967cc | 240 | 500Nm | 8.3s | 147mph |
| Phaeton V6 TDI 4Motion LWB Auto | 2011–2012 | 2,967cc | 236.7 | 500Nm | 8.6s | 147mph |
| Phaeton V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2009 | 2,967cc | 233 | 450Nm | 8.8s | 147mph |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion 5-Seat LWB | 2008–2009 | 3,189cc | 237.4 | 315Nm | 9.7s | 148mph |