The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

€ 105,900
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 70,000
 VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 105,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 70,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus LS 500 is 6.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6 TDI.
Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
113.4
199.2
206.1 in
Length
199.2 in
123 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4905 lb
Curb Weight
4923 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.37 %
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)

General

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
USF50
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 V6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.4 L / 166 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 500
411 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 500
443 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Performance

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
11.93 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus LS 500
24 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
17 mpg
city
20 mpg
30 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
514 mi
Range
658 mi
Lexus LS 500
514 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
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).
174.9 kWh
Lexus LS 500
187.5 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus LS 500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data