The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (15 - 17) vs. VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06)
€ 112,000

€ 93,600

€ 112,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,600
ⓘ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 600h is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the VW Phaeton long V10 TDI.
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
58.3
73.8
83.5
57.1
74.9
83.8
73.8 in
Width
74.9 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.8 in
58.3 in
Height
57.1 in
116.9
200.4
118.1
203.7
200.4 in
Length
203.7 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
118.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
5082 lb
Curb Weight
5560 lb
6096 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6680 lb

Weight Difference:
478 lb
8.6 %

General
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
USF40
Generation
3D
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AJS*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
10
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
4.9 L / 240 cu in
439 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
439 hp
309 hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
No data
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Lexus LS 600h
lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Performance
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 600h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
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11.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.99 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
11.58 lb/hp
17.99 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
21 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
27 mpg
21 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
22 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
28 mpg
22.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
607 mi
Range
490 mi
Lexus LS 600h
607 mi
490 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Environmental Impact
162.9 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).
234.5 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
162.9 kWh
234.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 3 III
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus LS 600h
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
4
Doors
4
4
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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