Volkswagen · 2004–2006 · Gas
Volkswagen Phaeton MPG by year
The EPA has rated 3 model years of the Volkswagen Phaeton, from 2004 to 2006. The most fuel-efficient year is the 2006, at 16 MPG combined in its best configuration. The 2006 model is 11% less efficient than the median large car that year (16 vs. 18 MPG).
Combined MPG by model year
- Phaeton, most efficient version
- Range across configurations
- Class median
Shaded band: range across that year's configurations. Class median: same-year models in the same class, rated in MPG. Click a point to open that model year; the table below lists every value.
Every Phaeton model year
| Year | Type | Best combined | City / Hwy | Class median | Range | Configs | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 21 | 18 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
| 2005 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 21 | 19 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
| 2004 | Gas | 16 MPG lowest 13 |
14 / 21 | 18.5 | — | 2 | $3,703 |
Fuel cost uses today's default prices for every year so model years compare like for like. Sort any column.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Volkswagen Phaeton year has the best fuel economy?
The 2004 Volkswagen Phaeton, rated up to 16 MPG combined. At 15,000 miles a year with $3.95/gal premium gas, that works out to about $3,703 a year.
What is the fuel economy of the latest Volkswagen Phaeton?
The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is rated up to 16 MPG combined.