2006 Volkswagen Phaeton Consumer Reviews
Fuel Economy
13 - 16 mpg
Recent Consumer Reviews
(5 Total Reviews)
Such a great car
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan AWD w/4 Seats (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
This is the finest car I have ever driven. That includes 7 series BMW, and even my Lexus. The fuel economy is surprising, averaging 22 city & highway.
Favorite Features
Comfort, quietness of cabin, great fuel economy.
Suggested Improvements
Buttons could be placed better.
6 out 7 people found this review helpful
Outsanding Machine
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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2006 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 4dr Sedan AWD (6.0L 12cyl 5A)
Review
This car is the epitome of understated elegance. Since I've previously owned the A8L, 740IL, S430 and 3.5RL but yet the Phaeton has been the most refined and pleasant of them all. I have had fewer gremlins show up and the service experience has been excellent.
Favorite Features
4 zone climate control, 4 motion, massage seats, heated and cooled seats and the wonderful W12 engine.
Suggested Improvements
DVD nav system.
12 out 13 people found this review helpful
VW Phaeton- Lux Lux Lux**
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I did a lot of research and compared the Phaeton to the Mercedes-Benz CLS- / S-Class, BMW 7-Series, Lexus 430 and Audi A8u, and have to say that the Phaeton won - hands down. What a great car to drive. You combine the fact that it is " hand " built on a Bentley Continental Chassis; and that they used only the finest leather, wood, chrome and talk about features! The car can either be your "Limo" ride or in a quick shift, can become as sporty as any luxury sportscar. It is fun to drive in any of 3 shift modes / 4 suspension settings / 3 ride heights - etc. It provides the most bang for the buck and hey - it's not seen on every corner. It is the epitome of quality and style. If your confidence needs the "Lexus / Benz / BMW label - go and spend more to get less!
Favorite Features
This car is beautifully built. Overall quality abounds. I love the auto close doors / double pane glass. It has an incredibly luxurious interior, huge back seat room...and all around, heated / cooled / massage / 18 way adjustment seats, navigation, a rear sun shade, and rear side shades. The Phaeton is private and exclusive!
Suggested Improvements
I can't really think of any!
50 out 51 people found this review helpful
Phaeton - The IQ test US drivers Flunked
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 9 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
The Phaeton has the greatest combination of materials, design, assembly precision, and compenent selection of any car I have ever driven. It makes my Mercedes-Benz S-Class look shallow. What a shame there was no advertising.
Favorite Features
The ride.
Suggested Improvements
Add a DVD navigation system plus an auxuliary audio input.
13 out 14 people found this review helpful
Review of Phaeton
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2006 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
The Phaeton is a very no nonsense luxury vehicle. It has all the appointments of its competitors, but has the practicality of a VW. The uniqueness of the big VW has many on lookers, wondering if this is a Jetta on steriods. The interior appointments are first rate with the exceptions of a couple of cheap buttons. The heated and cooled seats are very comfortable. The exterior shape is very clean, simple, and attractive. The interior cabin shuts out most unwanted noise and the upgraded sterio is unbelievable. The VW network is very proud of this vehicle and is very helpful when servicing the vehicle.
Favorite Features
Powered trunk and cooling seats. Hiding air vents isvery cool.
Suggested Improvements
Should have 19 inch wheels and tires. Base price a bit too high to be competitive.
16 out 17 people found this review helpful
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