The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 76,100
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) VW Phaeton long V6
€ 96,300
 Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus LS 460
€ 76,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,300

ⓘ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 V6 is 4.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 460
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
74.9
83.8
57.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
118.1
203.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
116.9
199.2
203.7 in
Length
199.2 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 460
5018 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
256 lb
5.1 %
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 460
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
232 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460

Performance

VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 460
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V6

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460

▶ REPLAY
21.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6
21.08 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
19 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
229.2 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6
229.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data