The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 93,300
€ 78,200
€ 93,300
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 500h is 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.5
74.8
85
57.1
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
123
206.1
118.1
203.9
206.1 in
Length
203.9 in
123 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4795 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
6008 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6239 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
6.05 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
USF50
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CEX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
237 hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
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13.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
13.55 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
38 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
40 mpg
highway
35 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
822 mi
Range
658 mi
Lexus LS 500h
822 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
174.9 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
117.5 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
