2004 Volkswagen Phaeton Specs, MPG & Trims

EPA fuel-economy data and specifications for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (13–16 MPG combined) across 2 listed configurations.

Overview

Body class
Large Cars
Drive
4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Engine
8-cyl, 4.2 L; 12-cyl, 6.0 L
Fuel type
Premium Gasoline
Combined MPG
13–16 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$5,150–$6,300
Configurations
2

MPG & fuel economy

City, highway and combined values below are EPA estimates. Where a powertrain has several configurations, the table shows the lowest–highest reported value. Electric configurations use MPGe.

EPA city, highway and combined ratings by powertrain for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton. Electric configurations are rated in MPGe.
PowertrainCityHighwayCombinedAnnual fuel costCO2
8-cyl 4.2 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive142116$5,150—
12-cyl 6.0 L · Premium Gasoline · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive111713$6,300—

Configurations & engine comparison

Each row is one configuration/engine combination reported by the EPA for this model year. Missing EPA values are shown as —.

Every EPA-listed configuration for the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton (2 rows). "Configuration" is the EPA configuration/engine name.
Configuration / engineDriveTransmissionCyl.Displ. (L)Fuel typeCityHwyComb.Annual cost
Phaeton4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S5)126.0Premium Gasoline111713$6,300
Phaeton4-Wheel or All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S6)84.2Premium Gasoline142116$5,150

Frequently asked questions

What is the combined MPG of the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton?

According to EPA data, the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton is rated at 13–16 MPG combined for its conventional-fuel configurations.

How many cylinders does the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton have?

The EPA data lists 8 and 12 cylinders across its configurations.

What fuel type does the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton use?

It uses Premium Gasoline.

What is the annual fuel cost of the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton?

The EPA estimates annual fuel costs ranging from $5,150 to $6,300.