The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (15 - 17)
€ 98,300
€ 112,000
€ 98,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 112,000
ⓘ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 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus LS 600h.
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 600h
57.1
74.9
83.4
58.3
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
118.1
203.9
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 600h
5011 lb
Curb Weight
5082 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6096 lb
Weight Difference:
71 lb
1.4 %
General
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 600h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 600h
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
439 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long V8
330 hp
439 hp
Lexus LS 600h
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton long V8
317 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 600h
Performance
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 600h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long V8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 600h
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15.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.58 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long V8
15.18 lb/hp
11.58 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
27 mpg
VW Phaeton long V8
19 mpg
27 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
13 mpg
city
22 mpg
26 mpg
highway
31 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
447 mi
Range
607 mi
VW Phaeton long V8
447 mi
607 mi
Lexus LS 600h
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).
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).
162.9 kWh
VW Phaeton long V8
236.9 kWh
162.9 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long V8
Lexus LS 600h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1118 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
