Volkswagen Phaeton 0–60 Times
The Volkswagen Phaeton 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 6 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Volkswagen Phaeton is the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4MOTION Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.00 seconds at 101.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
The slowest tested Volkswagen Phaeton is the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4MOTION Sedan, which took 7.1 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.16 seconds at 93.5 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the Volkswagen Phaeton tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 6.50 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 14.86 seconds at 95.70 mph.
Fastest 0–60
5.5sec
2004 W12 4MOTION Sedan
Average 0–60
6.50sec
Across 6 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
14.86sec
@ 95.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.1sec
2004 V8 4MOTION
Across 6 verified runs, the Volkswagen Phaeton ranges from 5.5 to 7.1 seconds 0–60, with a 6.50-second average.
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Volkswagen Phaeton 0–60 times by model year
6 tests · 1 year
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2004
Volkswagen Phaeton · 6 verified runs
Avg 0–60
6.50
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
14.86
sec
Recorded Tests
6
#01
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4MOTION Sedan
5.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.00s
¼ mi @ 101.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 5.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.00 sec
- Trap Speed
- 101.0 mph
- Engine
- 6.0L W12
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 11 C / 17 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 6
#02
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4MOTION Sedan
6.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.80s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 6.30 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.80 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 21 H / 18 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 6
#03
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4MOTION Sedan
6.5sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.10s
¼ mi @ 94.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.50 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.10 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 21 H / 17 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Car and Driver
- Overall Rank
- #3 of 6
#04
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4MOTION Sedan
6.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
14.90s
¼ mi @ 95.4 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 6.60 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 14.90 sec
- Trap Speed
- 95.4 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 21 H / 14.3 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Road & Track
- Overall Rank
- #4 of 6
#05
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4MOTION Sedan
7.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 94.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.3 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 21 H / 16.7 Obs
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #5 of 6
#06
2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4MOTION Sedan
7.1sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.16s
¼ mi @ 93.5 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.10 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.16 sec
- Trap Speed
- 93.5 mph
- Engine
- 4.2L V8
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Transmission
- 6A
- MPG EPA
- 14 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #6 of 6
How we verify Volkswagen Phaeton performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Volkswagen Phaeton trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Volkswagen Phaeton 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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¼ mile →
Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Volkswagen Phaeton performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest Volkswagen Phaeton on record is the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4MOTION Sedan, which runs 0–60 mph in 5.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.00 seconds at 101.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Volkswagen Phaeton is the 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4MOTION Sedan, which takes 7.1 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.16 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 6 verified runs, a Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 60 mph in 6.50 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 14.86 seconds at roughly 95.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week and Road & Track. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week
Road & Track
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Volkswagen Phaeton can do, not a single marketing claim.
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