The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (13 - 15) vs. VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 93,800

€ 89,300

€ 93,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 89,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Lexus LS 460 is 1.4 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V10 TDI.
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V10 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
200.4
113.4
199
200.4 in
Length
199 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4530 lb
Curb Weight
5467 lb
5412 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6592 lb

Weight Difference:
937 lb
17.14 %

General
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V10 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 V10 TDI
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus LS 460
383 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus LS 460
364 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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11.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
11.83 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
22 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
15 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
28 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
488 mi
Range
490 mi
Lexus LS 460
488 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
234.5 kWh
Lexus LS 460
202.8 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
882 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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