The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (07 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 86,900
€ 73,500
€ 86,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 73,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus LS 460 is 5.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.7
73.8
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
116.9
198
118.1
203.7
198 in
Length
203.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4288 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
635 lb
12.9 %
General
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
USF40
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
375 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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11.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.43 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
26 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
33 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
470 mi
Range
621 mi
Lexus LS 460
470 mi
621 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
210.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
185.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
210.3 kWh
185.2 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
