The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 90,900
€ 60,000
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
198 in
Length
199 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6
4597 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
1.39 %
General
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6
USF40
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.6 L / 225 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus LS 460
346 lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
12.7 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
25 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
450 mi
Range
462 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
Environmental Impact
219.8 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).
229.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
