The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 92,300
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus LS 460
€ 72,500
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 92,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 72,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Lexus LS 460 is 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller.
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
57.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
73.8
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
73.8 in
Width
75.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.7 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
116.9
199.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
199.2 in
Length
199.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4985 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6129 lb
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
531 lb
10.65 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton 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 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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
375 hp
242 hp
VW Phaeton 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 V6 TDI

Performance

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.6 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.87 lb/hp
20.6 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
14 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
658 mi
Lexus LS 460
470 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton 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).
174.9 kWh
Lexus LS 460
210.3 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data