The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 4MOTION Tiptronic (04 - 07) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 68,000
€ 90,900
€ 68,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘ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 an inch longer, 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
198
199 in
Length
198 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
4815 lb
Curb Weight
4597 lb
5930 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5820 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
4.53 %
General
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
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
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
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.7 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
20.23 lb/hp
12.7 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
462 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
229.2 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 V6
229.2 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
463 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
