The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

€ 92,300
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus LS 460
€ 81,500
 VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) VW Phaeton V8
€ 92,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,500

ⓘ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. The Lexus LS 460 is just 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V8.
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
57.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
73.8
83.5
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
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
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
116.9
199.2
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
113.4
199
199.2 in
Length
199 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
4453 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5501 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
487 lb
9.86 %
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)

General

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
USF40
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
375 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8

Performance

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

▶ REPLAY
11.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.87 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lexus LS 460
21 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
30 mpg
highway
25 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
470 mi
Range
430 mi
Lexus LS 460
470 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
210.3 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
499 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
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