how many cylinders is the vw phaeton
First Drive Review. The days when Volkswagen translated to people's car are over. This car, the Phaeton, stretches to 199.0 inches in length, is powered by a 12-cylinder engine making 414 horsepower, and features an air-conditioning system so complex it splits the interior into four separate zones. When this humble VW goes on sale in the U.S. next year, top-of-the-line versions will cost $85,000.