The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
€ 93,300
€ 60,000
€ 93,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘ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 500h is 7.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Phaeton V6.
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton V6
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
113.4
199
206.1 in
Length
199 in
123 in
Wheelbase
113.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton V6
4795 lb
Curb Weight
4533 lb
6008 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
262 lb
5.46 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton V6
USF50
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
10-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton V6
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BKL*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
238 hp
VW Phaeton V6
No data
Max. Torque
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
232 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton V6
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton V6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
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13.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.05 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
13.55 lb/hp
19.05 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton V6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
38 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
31 mpg
city
14 mpg
40 mpg
highway
25 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
822 mi
Range
462 mi
Lexus LS 500h
822 mi
462 mi
VW Phaeton V6
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).
229.2 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
117.5 kWh
229.2 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton V6
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1287 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
