The 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton is available as a 4-door, 5-seat sedan. Starting at $66,950, the 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton V8 (A6) is powered by a 4.2L, 8-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 16-mpg in the city and 22-mpg on the highway. The top of the line 2005 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 w/4-seater (A5), priced at $100,800, is powered by a 6.0L, 0-cylinder engine mated to an automatic transmission that returns an EPA estimated 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway.