Trim Report

Volkswagen Phaeton V82006

Includes:PHAETON|V8
$4,000
Starting From
6
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 6 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $4,000
Max $18,900
From $4,000
Fresh

V8 Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$12,500
$13K–$13K
1 listings75,000 avg miles
V8
From$4,000
6 listings|$4K–$19K

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Phaeton V8

Location data for all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton trims combined

5States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Michigan (20%), but the remaining listings are spread across 4 other states nationwide.

Volkswagen Phaeton Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 0 recalls and 2 complaints for the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

0
Recalls
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 2 issues reported over 1 model years, engine and engine cooling problems are the most common for the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Engine And Engine Cooling1
02Power Train1
2 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Phaeton Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton trims

13–16mpg combined
·
11-14city
·
17-21hwy
·
$5,100-$6,300/yr

The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton delivers 13 to 16 MPG combined across 2 powertrain combinations. If fuel cost matters to you, pay attention to engine and drivetrain. The spread is significant.

By Trim
Phaeton - Automatic (S6)
16mpg
4.2L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
14 city21 hwy~$5,100/yr-1/10 Poor
Phaeton - Automatic (S5)
13mpg
6.0L 12-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
11 city17 hwy~$6,300/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the V8 compare to other Volkswagen Phaeton trims?

The V8 occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Phaeton range. See how it stacks up on the 2006 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8?

Maintenance costs for the V8 align with the broader Volkswagen Phaeton ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The most-reported issue area is engine and engine cooling. Check the 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Phaeton V8?

For the V8, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Phaeton buyer's guide.

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