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Volkswagen Phaeton Specs

Dimensions and weight for every Volkswagen Phaeton model year from 2004 to 2006, as declared by the manufacturer.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 1 generations · 2004–2006 · Updated Nov 4, 2026
Quick answer

The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, the latest model year on record, is 203.5″ long, 74.8″ wide and 57.1″ tall on a 118.1″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,298 lb. At 17 ft it fits a standard garage and leaves 1 ft spare in an 18-foot street space.

Every Volkswagen Phaeton generation, measured

FIG.01·Volkswagen Phaeton dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2004–2006203.5″74.8″57.1″118.1″5,298 lb
ROWS 1·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Phaeton year by year

FIG.02·Volkswagen Phaeton dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2006203.5″74.8″118.1″5,298 lb2
2005203.5″74.8″118.1″5,298 lb2
2004203.5″74.8″118.1″5,298 lb2
ROWS 3·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Will a Phaeton fit

FIG.02·Volkswagen Phaeton — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep17 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft17 ftFits comfortably
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.2 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

Among the 599 cars within 10″ of its length, the Phaeton is heavier than 86%.

FIG.03·Volkswagen Phaeton against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 599 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width74.8″75.2″−0.4″
Wheelbase118.1″117.3″+0.8″
Curb weight5,298 lb4,352 lb+946 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length

Phaeton against its rivals

Next to the BMW 750Li and BMW 750i, the Phaeton is the heaviest of the three.

FIG.04·Volkswagen Phaeton against its rivals
ModelModel yearLengthWidthCurb weight
Volkswagen Phaeton (this car)2006203.5″74.8″5,298 lb
BMW 750Li2007203.5″74.8″4,553 lb
BMW 750i2007198″74.8″4,486 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada; rivals: same EPA class and body, most searched
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 Phaeton bigger than the 2005?

No. The 2006 and 2005 Phaeton are the same size and weight.

Which is bigger, the Phaeton or the BMW 750Li?

The 2007 BMW 750Li is about the same length as the 2006 Phaeton, and 745 lb lighter.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 3 Phaeton model years, 2004 to 2006. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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