Volkswagen Phaeton MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Volkswagen Phaeton model year from 2004 to 2006 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Phaeton has been offered with 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl engines; every rated year lands at 16 MPG combined. Every rated gas version calls for premium gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Volkswagen Phaeton fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 13–16 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 13–16 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 13–16 MPG | 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl | — | — |
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton: engines & MPG
The 2006 Phaeton was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phaeton | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| Phaeton | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
2005 Volkswagen Phaeton: engines & MPG
The 2005 Phaeton was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phaeton | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| Phaeton | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton: engines & MPG
The 2004 Phaeton was EPA-rated in 2 versions (4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phaeton | 4.2L 8-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 14 | 21 | 16 MPG |
| Phaeton | 6.0L 12-cyl | Automatic (S5) | Premium | 11 | 17 | 13 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Volkswagen Phaeton get?
Every rated Phaeton year comes in at 16 MPG combined.
What engines does the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton have?
The 2006 Phaeton was EPA-rated with 4.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl engines — see the 2006 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Volkswagen Phaeton require premium gas?
Yes — every EPA-rated gas Phaeton version specifies premium gasoline.
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