The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 89,300
€ 96,300
€ 89,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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
113.4
199
116.9
199.2
199 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
12.89 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
8
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
490 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
234.5 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 V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
