The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton long W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 119,800
€ 93,300
€ 119,800
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 W12 is 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
VW Phaeton long W12
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 W12
Lexus LS 500h
5375 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb
Weight Difference:
580 lb
10.79 %
General
VW Phaeton long W12
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton long W12
Lexus LS 500h
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BRN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
444 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton long W12
444 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
413 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton long W12
413 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
VW Phaeton long W12
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton long W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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12.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
VW Phaeton long W12
12.11 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton long W12
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Phaeton long W12
16 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
11 mpg
city
31 mpg
22 mpg
highway
40 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
386 mi
Range
822 mi
VW Phaeton long W12
386 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
274.7 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 W12
274.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
560 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton long W12
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1041 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
