Volkswagen Phaeton BHP
The Volkswagen Phaeton has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2013 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI SWB produces 237 BHP, while the 2014 Volkswagen Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI produces 242 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
24 recorded variants, from 221–444 BHP.
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Popular Volkswagen Phaeton BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI Auto | 2014 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 242 BHP |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2013 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP |
| Phaeton V6 TDI 4Motion LWB Auto | 2012 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP |
| Phaeton W12 4Motion LWB Auto | 2011 | 5,998 cc | Petrol | 444 BHP |
| Phaeton 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2009 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 240 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2,967 cc | Diesel | 2005–2014 | 221–242 BHP | 450–500 Nm | 14 |
| 3,189 cc | Petrol | 2004–2009 | 237–240 BHP | 315 Nm | 3 |
| 4,921 cc | Diesel | 2004–2006 | 313 BHP | 750 Nm | 3 |
| 4,172 cc | Petrol | 2007 | 335 BHP | 429.9 Nm | 1 |
| 5,998 cc | Petrol | 2003–2011 | 420–444 BHP | 550–560 Nm | 3 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI Auto | 2014 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 242 BHP | 245 PS | 500 Nm | 180.2 kW | 8.3 sec | 147 mph |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2013 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240 PS | 500 Nm | 177 kW | 8.3 sec | 147 mph |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2012 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240 PS | 500 Nm | 177 kW | 8.3 sec | 147 mph |
| Phaeton V6 TDI 4Motion LWB Auto | 2012 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240 PS | 500 Nm | 177 kW | 8.6 sec | 147 mph |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2011 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240 PS | 500 Nm | 177 kW | 8.3 sec | 147 mph |
| Phaeton V6 TDI 4Motion LWB Auto | 2011 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 237 BHP | 240 PS | 500 Nm | 177 kW | 8.6 sec | 147 mph |
| Phaeton W12 4Motion LWB Auto | 2011 | 5,998 cc | Petrol | 444 BHP | 450 PS | 560 Nm | 331 kW | 6.1 sec | 155 mph |
| Phaeton 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2009 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 240 BHP | 243.4 PS | 500 Nm | 177 kW | 8.3 sec | 147 mph |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion 5-Seat LWB | 2009 | 3,189 cc | Petrol | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 315 Nm | 177 kW | 9.7 sec | 148 mph |
| Phaeton V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2009 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 233 BHP | 236.3 PS | 450 Nm | 173.8 kW | 8.8 sec | 147 mph |
| Phaeton 4Motion TDI SWB Auto | 2008 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 240 BHP | 243.4 PS | 500 Nm | 177 kW | 147 mph | |
| Phaeton V6 4Motion 5-Seat LWB | 2008 | 3,189 cc | Petrol | 237 BHP | 240.7 PS | 315 Nm | 177 kW | 9.7 sec | 148 mph |
| Phaeton V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2008 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 233 BHP | 236.3 PS | 450 Nm | 173.8 kW | 147 mph | |
| Phaeton V6 TDI 4Motion Auto | 2007 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 233 BHP | 236.3 PS | 450 Nm | 173.8 kW | 147 mph | |
| Phaeton V6TDI 4 Motion 5 Seat A | 2007 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 450 Nm | 165 kW | 6.1 sec | |
| Phaeton V8 Auto LWB 5-Seat | 2007 | 4,172 cc | Petrol | 335 BHP | 339.7 PS | 429.9 Nm | 249.8 kW | 6.9 sec | 155 mph |
| Phaeton V6TDI 4 Motion 5 Seat A | 2006 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 450 Nm | 165 kW | 6.1 sec | |
| Phaeton V10 4Motion A 5-Seat | 2006 | 4,921 cc | Diesel | 313 BHP | 317.4 PS | 750 Nm | 233.4 kW | 6.9 sec | 155 mph |
| Phaeton V6TDI 4 Motion 5 Seat A | 2005 | 2,967 cc | Diesel | 221 BHP | 224.4 PS | 450 Nm | 165 kW | 6.1 sec | |
| Phaeton V10 4Motion A 5-Seat | 2005 | 4,921 cc | Diesel | 313 BHP | 317.4 PS | 750 Nm | 233.4 kW | 6.9 sec | 155 mph |
| Phaeton V6 5-Seat | 2004 | 3,189 cc | Petrol | 240 BHP | 243.4 PS | 315 Nm | 179 kW | 150 mph | |
| Phaeton V10 4Motion A 5-Seat | 2004 | 4,921 cc | Diesel | 313 BHP | 317.4 PS | 750 Nm | 233.4 kW | 155 mph | |
| Phaeton W12 4 Seat | 2003 | 5,998 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 550 Nm | 313.2 kW | 155 mph | |
| Phaeton W12 5-Seat | 2003 | 5,998 cc | Petrol | 420 BHP | 425.9 PS | 550 Nm | 313.2 kW | 155 mph |
Volkswagen Phaeton BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Volkswagen Phaeton?
Recorded horsepower for the Volkswagen Phaeton is 221–444 BHP across 24 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Volkswagen Phaeton engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 444 BHP, from the 5,998 cc Petrol.
Which Volkswagen Phaeton year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 444 BHP, recorded for 2011.
What torque is recorded for the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Recorded torque is 315–750 Nm on the 24 variants that include it.