The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
€ 105,900
€ 78,200
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,200
ⓘ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 500 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 FSI.
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
57.5
74.8
85
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
123
206.1
118.1
203.7
206.1 in
Length
203.7 in
123 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4963 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6107 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.15 %
General
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
USF50
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)
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
276 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Performance
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
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11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
20 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
17 mpg
city
14 mpg
30 mpg
highway
27 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
514 mi
Range
478 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
478 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
221.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
221.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton long V6 FSI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
