The basic problem with the VW Phaeton is its ... 12 cylinder ultra-luxe Phaeton, finds that the Phaeton has much in common with the other land barges: a lusty 420-hp engine providing constant ...

The allure of a 12-cylinder engine is undeniable, often reserved for the most luxurious and performance-oriented vehicles. Among the 12-cylinder mills ever created, the legendary W12 engine stands ...

VW claims a 6.7-second 0 to 60 mph sprint time for the V8 and a 5.9 figure for the W12. Both engines earn the Phaeton low emission vehicle certification (LEV). The V8's lighter nose can be felt in ...

but what does it say about you if you drive a Volkswagen? That question may hold a lot of potential customers back from choosing the luxury Phaeton super saloon, even with the hi-tech W12 engine.

The Bentley Continental GT is now exclusively hybrid V8-powered. We revisit the original W12, the car that changed Bentley ...

Golden rule of driving priceless, one-off concept cars such as the Golf GTI W12-650 ... the-shelf items from the Volkswagen group – it’s a Bentley engine with a Phaeton gearbox mounted ...

so while the Volkswagen can be a used car bargain, you need to buy with care. The Phaeton first went on sale in June 2003, with 3.2 V6 or 6.0-litre W12 petrol engines. By the end of the year there ...

Power-wise, the Volkswagen Phaeton was offered with a pair of VR6 engines. Bentley's W12 was also part of the offering, though most copies sold in the Old Continent packed a 3.0L TDI. Mind you ...

Our comparison will help you prioritize the trims that are right for you. 335.0-hp, 4.2-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) ...

Truly amazing. Well engineered and made. It is basically a bentley continental with VW badge. Good for long distance traveling and it is filled with all kinds of cool features.

The Golf is available as either a hatchback or an estate with a wide array of engine, gearbox, and trim combinations ... on all the essentials you really need from a car. Read the Volkswagen Phaeton ...