The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V10 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (03 - 06) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 89,300
€ 93,300
€ 89,300
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 slightly. The VW Phaeton V10 TDI is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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
113.4
199
123
206.1
199 in
Length
206.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
5467 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6592 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6008 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
12.29 %
General
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
3D
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
V10 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AJS*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
6
4.9 L / 240 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
309 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
309 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
553 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
553 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
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 V10 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
17.69 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
21 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
14 mpg
city
31 mpg
28 mpg
highway
40 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
490 mi
Range
822 mi
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
490 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
117.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
234.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 3 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
496 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V10 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
