The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
€ 96,900
€ 98,300
€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 98,300
ⓘ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 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V8.
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V8
57.9
74.8
85
57.1
74.9
83.4
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.9 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 V8
4960 lb
Curb Weight
5011 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6129 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.02 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V8
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 500h
VW Phaeton long V8
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BGH*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.2 L / 206 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
330 hp
VW Phaeton long V8
No data
Max. Torque
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
317 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V8
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.18 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
15.18 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
19 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
29 mpg
city
13 mpg
36 mpg
highway
26 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
728 mi
Range
447 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
447 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
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).
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).
236.9 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
132.6 kWh
236.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton long V8
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1118 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
