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Standard

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Optional

OP

Available

with package

Unavailable

Please see the official 2005 Phaeton showroom brochure at participating Volkswagen dealers for further technical
information, photos and other details.

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Airbags are supplemental restraints only and will not deploy under all accident

scenarios. Always use safety belts and seat children only in the rear, using restraint systems appropriate for their size and age. 

EXTERIOR

Front to back

V8

W12

Xenon headlamps with clear, lightweight, chip-resistant polycarbonate lenses, 
and independent dual-cycle headlight washer system

S

S

Automatic headlamps with coming/leaving home feature

S

S

Power side exterior mirrors, heatable, self-dimming, power flush-folding, 
with memory, and passenger tilt function when reversing

S

S

Tilt-and-slide power glass sunroof with tinted glass, power sunshade, 
preselect, pinch protection, and convenience-closing feature operated  

S

S

by driver’s door power lock
17-inch alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locks (snow chain compatible)

O

O

18-inch alloy wheels with anti-theft wheel locks

O

S

Full-size spare tire with matching alloy wheel

S

S

Soft-close doors

S

S

Power-opening/closing trunk

OP

S

INTERIOR

Aesthetically speaking

V8

W12

190-watt sound system with10 speakers, 8-channel amplifier,  sub woofer, 
AM/FM, and glove-box-mounted 6-disc CD changer

S

270-watt sound system with12 speakers,12-channel amplifier, sub woofer, 
AM/FM, Digital Sound Processing (DSP) with 7 adjustable simulated modes,  

O

S

dynamic sound compression, and glove-box-mounted 6-disc CD changer
12-way driver and passenger power-adjustable comfort seats with heat, 
power-adjustable lumbar support, safety belts and head restraints, memory
function for front seats, exterior mirrors, interior rearview mirror and 

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steering column
18-way driver and16-way passenger power-adjustable comfort seats with 
massage feature, power-adjustable lumbar support, safety belts and head 
restraints, memory function for front seats, exterior mirrors, interior rearview

OP

S

mirror and steering column, and ventilated with air conditioning and heat
Heatable rear seats

OP

S

Rear seat with massage feature for outboard seating positions and   
ventilated with air conditioning 

OP

10-way power-adjustable rear outboard seats with memory, power-
adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, and rear control for

OP

OP

front passenger seat
Power-adjustable lumbar support for rear outboard seating positions

OP

OP

Leather seating surfaces

S

S

Eucalyptus wood interior trim

S

O

Walnut wood interior trim

O

S

Chestnut wood interior trim

O

O

Myrtle wood interior trim

O

O

Stainless steel accelerator, brake, and emergency brake pedals

S

S

Rear center console in wood with display for rear climate controls

OP

OP

INTERIOR

For your convenience

V8

W12

CD-based navigation system with visual and audible commands

S

S

Multifunction trip computer with 5-inch color display integrated into the  
instrument cluster featuring trip time, distance, average trip speed and  

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S

fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, and miles to empty
Infotainment system with 7-inch color display featuring adjustable settings for
climate control, navigation, audio, vehicle settings, trip computer, air-suspension 

S

S

settings, and tire pressure monitoring system
Four-zone Climatronic™ automatic climate-control system

S

S

Front and rear air vents with draft-free ventilation

S

S

Rear climate controls and display for rear passengers

OP

S

Self-dimming rearview mirror with memory function

S

S

4-spoke leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel with cruise control,  
audio, and multifunction onboard computer functions

S

S

Heated steering wheel

OP

S

Power height-adjustable telescopic steering column with easy entry/exit function

S

S

Power-operated rear window sunshade

S

S

TECH SPECS   

Technology & engineering

V8

W12

4.2L, 335 hp, 317 lb-ft torque V8 engine

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6.0L, 420 hp, 406 lb-ft torque W12 engine

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6-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic,® Dynamic Shift Program  
(DSP), and sport mode

S

5-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic, Dynamic Shift Program  
(DSP), and sport mode

S

4

MOTION

® permanent all-wheel drive system

S

S

Servotronic® power steering

S

S

Independent, 4-corner adjustable airsuspension with four adjustable  
damping settings, Electronic Damping Control (EDC), and auto leveling

S

S

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) 4-wheel vented disc brakes

S

S

Electronic stabilization program

S

S

ASR (Anti-Slip Regulation) traction control

S

S

EDL (Electronic Differential Lock)

S

S

EBC (Engine Braking Control)

S

S

EBD (Electronic Brake Force Distribution)

S

S

MEASUREMENTS   

Think bigger

Wheelbase

118.1 in

Front Track

64.1 in

Rear Track

63.5 in

Overall Length

203.7 in

Width

74.9 in

Height

57.1 in

Front/Rear Headroom

37.2/38.1 in

Front/Rear Shoulder Room

59.6/57.8 in

Front/Rear Legroom

41.7/43.1 in

Passenger Volume

108 cu ft

Front Volume

53.5 cu ft

Rear Volume

54.9 cu ft

Cargo Volume

13.0 cu ft

SAFETY & SECURITY

Play it safe

V8

W12

Driver and front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system

1

S

S

Driver, front passenger and rear outboard passenger side impact airbags

1

S

S

Side Curtain Protection™ airbags

1

S

S

3-point safety belts with emergency locking retractors and load limiters  
at all seating positions

S

S

Safety belt pretensioners for driver, front passenger and rear
outboard seating positions

S

S

Head restraints for all seating positions

S

S

Active head restraints for driver and front passenger

S

S

Direct tire pressure monitoring system

S

S

Intelligent crash response system

S

S

Volkswagen Telematics by OnStar

®

S

S

Electronic Parking Assistance

O/OP

O

SAFETY & SECURITY

Lockdown

V8

W12

Central power locking system with remote transmitter

S

S

Power window lockout on driver’s side door

S

S

Anti-theft vehicle alarm system with anti-tow alarm, interior motion     
sensor for doors, hood, trunk, radio, and starter interrupt

S

S

OPTIONAL PACKAGES 

Extras

V8

W12

Comfort and Cold Weather Package

O

4-Seater Package

O

O

Technology Package

O

Comfort Package

O

BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY:

The Phaeton comes with a bumper-to-bumper New Vehicle

Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.

POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANTY:

The Volkswagen Powertrain Limited Warranty

provides 5 years or 60,000 miles of protection, whichever comes first. 

ANTI-CORROSION WARRANTY:

A fully galvanized steel body means we can offer you a

12-year unlimited mileage Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation.

WARRANTY

Summary of Contents for PHAETON -

Page 1: ...PHAETON contents cover intro exterior interior interior features per formance safety colors specs legal vw com 1 ...

Page 2: ... we patented over 300 ideas while developing the Phaeton model All our blue sky thinking has resulted in more than a few innovations Like an adjustable air suspension system which lets you choose between four different shock absorber settings on the fly And Climatronic It can create 4 distinct microclimates between 64º and 82º using no direct ventilation And the18 way adjustable driver s seat with...

Page 3: ...ued 7 spoke design offers classic simplicity and provides a strong feeling of motion even when they re at rest This design also provides more wheel and less tire so you get better handling around corners 18 InchAlloy Wheels Side view Mirrors When is a trunk hinge more than just a trunk hinge Made of forged aluminum alloy this one takes up a minimum amount of space and helps open orclose the trunk ...

Page 4: ...ou re there note that all of the seating surfaces are covered in leather standard You ll find a nice range of wood trims available as well contents cover intro exterior interior interior features per formance safety colors specs legal vw com The Phaeton s standard rear bench seat comfortably seats three people The optional premium rear seat accommodates three people and like the standard front sea...

Page 5: ...wide array of electronic adjustment options 18 way for the driver and 1 6 way for the front passenger Once you ve got the various upper and lower body lumbar height angle distance and headrest possibilities set they can be programmed to your Phaeton s key 18 way Programmable Seating1 More Interior Features 1 10 speaker premium stereo with CD player 2 Self dimming rearview mirror 3 Rear climate con...

Page 6: ...ton is avisuallyimposing exquisitelycrafted giganticallycapable car that spositivelyheavingwiththelatest in performance luxury and safety Automobile Reputations aren t made overnight but oncepeopledrivethiscar wordwillspread At Autobahn speed we expect RogerHart AutoWeek July22 2002 Usually in a car as big as the Phaeton you d need a big heavy engine But maybe not Volkswagen s engineers built the ...

Page 7: ...ill fold forward in the event of certain rear on collisions to help avoid the effect of whiplash What s more no additional repair is needed to restore the headrest back to its original position Active Head Restraint The Phaeton comes standard with dual front front side and rear side impact airbags as well as Side Curtain Protection airbags Side Curtain Protection airbags2 deploy from the top frame...

Page 8: ...e C a i r o G r a y A n t i b e s B l u e M a r a i s G r e e n D e e p B l u e W a t e r w o r l d L u x u r y B l a c k H e l i o c h r o m e A p a s s i o n a t a B l u e H e l i o c h r o m e P a p i l l o n S i l v e r H e l i o c h r o m e Color Luna Blue Klavierlack Nocturne Aubergine Klavierlack Black Klavierlack Campanella White Coucou Gray Luna Blue Nocturne Aubergine Black Silver Mirror...

Page 9: ... Infotainment system with 7 inch color display featuring adjustable settings for climate control navigation audio vehicle settings trip computer air suspension S S settings and tire pressure monitoring system Four zone Climatronic automatic climate control system S S Front and rear air vents with draft free ventilation S S Rear climate controls and display for rear passengers OP S Self dimming rea...

Page 10: ...nufacturer EPA fuel mileages are estimates only Your fuel consumption may vary Volkswagen the Volkswagen logo and 4MOTION are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG Phaeton and Side Curtain Protection are trademarks of Volkswagen AG Drivers wanted is a registered trademark of Volkswagen of America Inc Climatronic is a trademark of Volkswagen of America Inc Tiptronic is a registered trademark of Dr...

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