The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 75,300
€ 96,900
€ 75,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,900
ⓘ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 V6 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500h
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 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 V6
Lexus LS 500h
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.14 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500h
3D
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
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 V6
Lexus LS 500h
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500h
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
459 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
459 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
231.1 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
231.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
