The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) vs. VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
€ 96,900
€ 104,500
€ 96,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Lexus LS 500h is 7.1 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the VW Phaeton W12.
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton W12
57.9
74.8
85
57.1
74.9
83.8
74.8 in
Width
74.9 in
85 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
57.9 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 W12
4960 lb
Curb Weight
5282 lb
6173 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
6.1 %
General
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton W12
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BAN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
12
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
6 L / 294 cu in
354 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
354 hp
414 hp
VW Phaeton W12
No data
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Lexus LS 500h
lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton W12
Performance
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton W12
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.76 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
14.01 lb/hp
12.76 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton W12
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
15 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
34 mpg
15 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
29 mpg
city
10 mpg
36 mpg
highway
22 mpg
21.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
728 mi
Range
359 mi
Lexus LS 500h
728 mi
359 mi
VW Phaeton W12
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).
295.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
132.6 kWh
295.5 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 500h
VW Phaeton W12
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
12.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
