The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

€ 96,900
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 81,400
 VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 81,400

ⓘ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, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V6 TDI.
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
57.9
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
74.8 in
Width
75.1 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
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
4960 lb
Curb Weight
5099 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6283 lb
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
2.73 %
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)

General

Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long 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 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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
242 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
148 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.07 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
21.07 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
28 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
36 mpg
highway
35 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
728 mi
Range
658 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
658 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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 500h
132.6 kWh
174.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 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
1184 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data