The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) vs. Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 70,500
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10) VW Phaeton V6 FSI
€ 96,900
 Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 70,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Phaeton V6 FSI is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 500h
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
74.9
83.8
57.9
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
113.4
199
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
199 in
Length
206.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 500h
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
212 lb
4.27 %
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 500h
3D
Generation
USF50
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
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 500h
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CMV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
20 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
20 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
14 mpg
city
29 mpg
27 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
478 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
221.6 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).
132.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
221.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
439 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data