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2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
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2005 Volkswagen Phaeton
MSRP $99,600 - $136,520
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2005 Acura RL
MSRP $69,500
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas W12 Gas V8
Gas V6
Displacement
6.0L/366 4.2L/252
3.5L/212
Fuel System
SMPI
PGM-FI
Horsepower
420 hp @ 6000 rpm 335 hp @ 6500 rpm
300 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque
406 ft-lb @ 3250-4250 rpm 317 ft-lb @ 3500 rpm
260 ft-lb @ 5000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD-inc: Dynamic Shift Program (DSP), sport mode 6-speed automatic transmission w/Tiptronic & OD-inc: Dynamic Shift Program (DSP), sport mode
5-speed automatic transmission w/OD, grade logic control, Sequential SportShift, paddle shifters
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
15.0 - 19.2 L/100 km
12.9 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.7 - 11.5 L/100 km
8.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.7 - 19.2 L/100 km
8.4 - 12.9 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
50.0 L
73.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Not Available
HID headlights
Standard
Standard
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Standard
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Not Available
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Standard
Power Outlet
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
4 - 5
5
Front Head Room
945 mm
978 mm
Front Leg Room
1,059 mm
1,077 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,514 mm
1,486 mm
Rear Head Room
968 mm
945 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,095 mm
922 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,468 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
368 L
371 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,000 mm
2,799 mm
Length, Overall
5,174 mm
4,917 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,902 mm
1,847 mm
Height, Overall
1,450 mm
1,453 mm
Min Ground Clearance
127 mm
145 mm
Base Curb Weight
2,356 - 2,449 kg
1,815 kg
Front Tire Size
P235/55HR17 P255/45HR18
P245/50VR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR17 P255/45HR18
P245/50VR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Standard
Not Available
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