Volkswagen Phaeton performance summary
The 2016 Volkswagen Phaeton makes 345 hp and 560 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 6.1s, about 5.7s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 14.05s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 57% of the cars in our database, with more power than 63% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 246 per horsepower at list price.
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Volkswagen Phaeton vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Phaeton | 345 | 6.1s | 250 km/h | 14.05s |
| Audi Q7 | 335 | 6.3s | 250 km/h | 14.23s |
| Porsche Cayenne Coupe | 335 | 6.0s | 245 km/h | 13.97s |
| Infiniti Q45* | 340 | 6.2s | 240 km/h | 14.18s |
| Mazda CX-90 | 340 | 6.2s | 240 km/h | 14.18s |
| Porsche Cayenne | 335 | 5.9s | 245 km/h | 13.88s |
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Volkswagen Phaeton FAQ
What is the Volkswagen Phaeton 0-60 mph time?
The Volkswagen Phaeton does 0-60 mph in about 5.7s, based on its 6.1s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the Volkswagen Phaeton?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the Volkswagen Phaeton have?
The Volkswagen Phaeton is listed at 345 hp with 560 Nm of torque.
What is the Volkswagen Phaeton quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the Volkswagen Phaeton quarter-mile at 14.05s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Similar performance rivals include Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne Coupe, Infiniti Q45*.