Dimensions2002–2015

Volkswagen Phaetondimensions

The current Volkswagen Phaeton is 5,105 mm long, 1,903 mm wide and 1,450 mm tall, on a 2,931 mm wheelbase.

5,105mmLength
1,903mmWidth
1,450mmHeight
2,931mmWheelbase
500lBoot capacity

How the Phaeton has grown

Only one generation of this model is in our catalogue, so there is no size history to compare yet.

Interior space

The Volkswagen Phaeton offers 850 mm of rear legroom and 945 mm of rear headroom, with 1,160 mm of legroom and 955 mm of headroom up front. Rear shoulder room measures 1,600 mm across.

FrontRear
Legroom1,160 mm850 mm
Headroom955 mm945 mm
Shoulder room1,615 mm1,600 mm

Interior figures are the roomiest measurement (seat fully back), taken as the median across the current generation’s variants; individual trims vary.

Frequently asked

How big is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
The current Volkswagen Phaeton is 5,105 mm long, 1,903 mm wide and 1,450 mm tall.
Is the Phaeton roomy in the back?
The current Volkswagen Phaeton has 850 mm of rear legroom and 945 mm of rear headroom.
Is the Phaeton good for tall passengers?
Up front the current Phaeton has 955 mm of headroom and 1,160 mm of legroom.
How big is the Phaeton boot?
The current Phaeton has a boot of 500 litres with the seats up.
What is the Phaeton wheelbase?
The current Phaeton has a 2,931 mm wheelbase.
How this is measured

Exterior figures are manufacturer specifications for the Phaeton, averaged per generation across its variants and shown for the most common body style. Generations with the same size are merged. Boot capacity is the seats-up figure where the manufacturer quotes one.

Volkswagen Phaeton