The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (15 - 16) vs. VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07)
€ 97,800
€ 79,700
€ 97,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 79,700
ⓘ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 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
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 V8
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4941 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
3.85 %
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
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
365 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton V8
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 460
349 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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13.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.97 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
13.02 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
28 mpg
highway
25 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
458 mi
Range
430 mi
Lexus LS 460
458 mi
430 mi
VW Phaeton V8
Environmental Impact
216 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
216 kWh
246.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
423 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
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
