The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 90,900
€ 81,500
€ 90,900
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
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 V8.
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
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 V8
4597 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
344 lb
6.96 %
General
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
USF40
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
362 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
346 lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V8
Performance
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V8
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12.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
12.7 lb/hp
14.97 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 460
VW Phaeton V8
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
18 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
18 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
14 mpg
city
12 mpg
28 mpg
highway
25 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
450 mi
Range
430 mi
Lexus LS 460
450 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
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).
246.2 kWh
Lexus LS 460
219.8 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
441 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
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
