The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 07) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 87,000
€ 93,300
€ 87,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 93,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton long V8 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 500h
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.5
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 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 V8
Lexus LS 500h
5124 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6195 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb
Weight Difference:
328 lb
6.4 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 500h
3D
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 500h
V8 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
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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15.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.53 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
18 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
12 mpg
city
31 mpg
25 mpg
highway
40 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
427 mi
Range
822 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
427 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
248.2 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
499 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1071 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
