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Volkswagen Phaeton MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
3 model years · 2004–2006
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Volkswagen Phaeton fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Volkswagen Phaeton for 3 model years, 2004 to 2006. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–16 MPG. The latest model year, 2006, has 2 configurations rated 13–16 MPG combined and costing $5,020–$6,180 a year to fuel at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2004 is the 2006 Phaeton 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD, at 16 MPG.
Volkswagen Phaeton MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004-2006 Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 13–16 | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2005 | 13–16 | $5,020–$6,180 |
| 2004 | 13–16 | $5,020–$6,180 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Volkswagen Phaeton generations
1 generations between 2004 and 2006. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
2006 powertrain options
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Volkswagen Phaeton's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Volkswagen Phaeton run 13–16 MPG across model years 2004 to 2006. The latest year, 2006, is rated 13–16 MPG.
Which Volkswagen Phaeton model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton Phaeton 4.2L 8-cyl 4WD has the highest combined rating since 2004, at 16 MPG.
How much does a Volkswagen Phaeton cost to fuel per year?
For MY2006, EPA-rated configurations cost $5,020–$6,180 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $5,020.
Has the Volkswagen Phaeton's fuel economy improved over time?
Not much. The most efficient configuration is rated 16 MPG in both 2004 and 2006.
Which Volkswagen Phaeton model years have the same ratings?
EPA lists identical ratings as the previous year for 2005, 2006. The generation pages mark those years "same EPA ratings" and point to the year that holds the full table.