The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 93,600
€ 105,900
€ 93,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900
ⓘ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 VW Phaeton long V10 TDI is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500.
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
118.1
203.7
123
206.1
203.7 in
Length
206.1 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500
5560 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
6680 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6085 lb
Weight Difference:
655 lb
11.78 %
General
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500
3D
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
*AJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
309 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500
Performance
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
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17.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
17.99 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
21 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
490 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
490 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1120 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
