The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 87,000
€ 90,900
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton long V8 is 5.7 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
VW Phaeton long V8
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
198
203.7 in
Length
198 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
527 lb
10.29 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
12 mpg
city
14 mpg
25 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
427 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
248.2 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
