The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 FSI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 15) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 77,400

€ 92,300

€ 77,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,300
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the VW Phaeton V6 FSI is 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 460
57.1
74.9
83.4
57.7
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
113.4
199.2
116.9
199.2
199.2 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 460
4749 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5908 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb

Weight Difference:
295 lb
6.21 %

General
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 460
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CMV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
276 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
276 hp
375 hp
Lexus LS 460
273 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
273 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
17.21 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
21 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
21 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
14 mpg
city
14 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
490 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
490 mi
470 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).
210.3 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
216 kWh
210.3 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
426 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 FSI
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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