The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)
€ 93,600

€ 93,800

€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,800
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
118.1
203.7
116.9
200.4
203.7 in
Length
200.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb

Weight Difference:
1030 lb
18.52 %

General
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
383 hp
Lexus LS 460
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
14 mpg
city
15 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
490 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
234.5 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).
202.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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