The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 73,500
€ 93,800
€ 73,500
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 V6 TDI is 3.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
VW Phaeton long V6 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 V6 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
7.96 %
General
VW Phaeton long V6 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 V6 TDI
Lexus LS 460
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
237 hp
383 hp
Lexus LS 460
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Lexus LS 460
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
20.77 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
26 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
20 mpg
city
15 mpg
33 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
621 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
621 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
185.2 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).
202.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
185.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V6 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
