The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 (02 - 04) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 58,300
€ 93,800
€ 58,300
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 a little. The VW Phaeton V6 is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
VW Phaeton V6
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
200.4
199 in
Length
200.4 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
4398 lb
Curb Weight
4530 lb
5754 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5412 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.91 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
383 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
383 hp
Lexus LS 460
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
152 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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18.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.83 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
18.48 lb/hp
11.83 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
21 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus LS 460
15 mpg
city
15 mpg
27 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
490 mi
Range
488 mi
VW Phaeton V6
490 mi
488 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
216 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).
202.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
216 kWh
202.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
401 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
