The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)

€ 98,300
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton long V8
€ 93,800
 Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16) Lexus LS 460
€ 98,300
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 V8 is 3.5 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
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
118.1
203.9
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)
116.9
200.4
203.9 in
Length
200.4 in
118.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
5011 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5412 lb
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
9.6 %
Lexus LS 460 Automatic (15 - 16)

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
Rear-wheel drive
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
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
383 hp
Lexus LS 460
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
364 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
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton long V8

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460

▶ REPLAY
15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
13 mpg
city
15 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
202.8 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data