The Volkswagen Phaeton (2002-2010) was offered with 10 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0L Petrol | 420 hp | 550 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.1 s | 15.6 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 4.2L Petrol | 335 hp | 430 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.9 s | 13.1 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 4.9L Diesel | 313 hp | 750 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.9 s | 11.4 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 3.6L Petrol | 280 hp | 370 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 8.6 s | 11.7 l/100km | 6 trims |
| 3.2L Petrol | 241 hp | 315 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 239 km/h | 9.9 s | 12.2 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 3.2L Petrol | 241 hp | 315 Nm | Automatic | Front Wheel Drive | 242 km/h | 9.2 s | 12.2 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 3.2L Petrol | 241 hp | 315 Nm | Manual | Front Wheel Drive | 245 km/h | 8.4 s | 11.4 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 3.0L Diesel | 240 hp | 500 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 237 km/h | 8.8 s | 9.1 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 3.0L Diesel | 233 hp | 450 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 236 km/h | 8.7 s | 9.5 l/100km | 8 trims |
| 3.0L Diesel | 224 hp | 450 Nm | Automatic | All Wheel Drive | 234 km/h | 9.1 s | 9.6 l/100km | 4 trims |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.