2006 Volkswagen PhaetonFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Large Cars4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

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City

MPG

Highway

MPG

Combined

MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)

Premium

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $5,100/yr

Automatic (S5)

Premium

City

Hwy

Comb

Fuel cost: $6,300/yr

Trim	Engine	City	Hwy	Combined	Fuel Cost/yr
Automatic (S6)	Premium	14	21	16	$5,100
Automatic (S5)	Premium	11	17	13	$6,300

Annual Fuel Cost

$5,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings

$-13,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: -1/10

GHG Score: -1/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions: 555 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption: 18.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine: 6L 8-cyl
Transmission: 6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain: AWD
Body Style: Sedan

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size: 4.2L, 8-cylinder
Fuel Type: Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default

$4.490/gal$4,209/yr

California

$5.957/gal$5,585/yr

Texas

$3.888/gal$3,645/yr

Florida

$4.136/gal$3,878/yr

New York

$4.522/gal$4,239/yr

Ohio

$4.510/gal$4,228/yr

Washington

$5.591/gal$5,242/yr

Colorado

$4.618/gal$4,329/yr

Minnesota

$4.344/gal$4,073/yr

Massachusetts

$4.448/gal$4,170/yr

State	Gas Price	Annual Cost	vs. National Avg
National AvgEPA default	$4.490/gal	$4,209/yr	—
California	$5.957/gal	$5,585/yrHIGHEST	+$1,376
Texas	$3.888/gal	$3,645/yrLOWEST	$-564
Florida	$4.136/gal	$3,878/yr	$-331
New York	$4.522/gal	$4,239/yr	+$30
Ohio	$4.510/gal	$4,228/yr	+$19
Washington	$5.591/gal	$5,242/yr	+$1,033
Colorado	$4.618/gal	$4,329/yr	+$120
Minnesota	$4.344/gal	$4,073/yr	$-136
Massachusetts	$4.448/gal	$4,170/yr	$-39