What are the Volkswagen D-segment cars?
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Volkswagen D-segment cars include: Phaeton, Passat, and Flying Spur. Taking the Phaeton as an example, it belongs to the full-size car category with body dimensions of: length 5179mm, width 1903mm, height 1450mm, a wheelbase of 3001mm, a fuel tank capacity of 90 liters, and a trunk capacity of 500 liters. The Phaeton is equipped with a 3.0L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 184kW at 6400rpm and a maximum torque of 310Nm at 3500rpm, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
When I accompanied a friend to choose a car before, I researched vehicles in this class. The only true D-class luxury sedan in the Volkswagen family was the discontinued Phaeton, which was over 5.1 meters long and equipped with a W12 engine—a true flagship. Currently, the closest Volkswagen model to a D-class is the Phideon, which uses the Audi A6 platform but is extended to over 3 meters in wheelbase, with air suspension and electric doors to approach D-class standards. Honestly, though, Volkswagen's current product focus is on SUVs and electric vehicles, with models like the ID series being more noteworthy. If you're really looking for a genuine D-class sedan, it's more practical to consider the Audi A8 under the group's umbrella, as it shares platform technology but has a clearer positioning.
