Model year guide

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton — representative photo
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2005 Volkswagen Phaeton at a glance

Combined13–16 mpg

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2005 Volkswagen Phaeton MPG & running costs

Combined13–16 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway19 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,725
EPA size classLarge Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S5) or Automatic (S6)
Passenger volume108 cu ft
Cargo volume13 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$16,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$28,625
Fuel only$28,625
Per mile$0.38

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton trims & engines on record

Trims
V8
Engines
4.2L 8-cyl 335 hp

2005 Volkswagen Phaeton vehicles on record

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2005 Volkswagen Phaeton — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton get?

The 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton has U.S. EPA estimates of 13–16 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (2 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.