The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) vs. Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 72,500
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15) VW Phaeton V6 TDI
€ 93,300
 Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 72,500
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 V6 TDI is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
75.1
83.4
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
75.1 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
199.2 in
Length
206.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4985 lb
Curb Weight
4795 lb
6129 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6008 lb
VW Phaeton V6 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
3.81 %
Lexus LS 500h Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6 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 V6 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*CEX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
242 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
369 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h

Performance

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

246 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

▶ REPLAY
20.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.55 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
20.6 lb/hp
13.55 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
28 mpg
38 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
40 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
658 mi
Range
822 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
658 mi
822 mi
Lexus LS 500h
Environmental Impact
174.9 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI
174.9 kWh
117.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6 TDI
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data