The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 76,100
€ 105,900
€ 76,100
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 V6 is 6 cm shorter, 0.3 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the Lexus LS 500.
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500
1450
1903
2129
1460
1900
2160
1903 mm
Width
1900 mm
2129 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2160 mm
1450 mm
Height
1460 mm
3001
5175
3125
5235
5175 mm
Length
5235 mm
3001 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500
2276 kg
Kerb Weight
2225 kg
2780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2760 kg
Weight Difference:
51 kg
2.24 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500
3D
Generation
USF50
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 petrol engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
3444 CC
238 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
411 bhp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
238 bhp
411 bhp
Lexus LS 500
315 NM
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6
315 NM
600 NM
Lexus LS 500
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
135 m
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
68 m
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500
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9.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.41 kg/bhp
VW Phaeton long V6
9.56 kg/bhp
5.41 kg/bhp
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6
23 mpg
29 mpg
Lexus LS 500
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
32 mpg
motorway
36 mpg
90 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
462 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Phaeton long V6
462 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
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).
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 V6
229.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
288 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
504 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
500 L
Boot Capacity
480 L









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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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