The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (07 - 08) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 64,500
€ 97,800
€ 64,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 97,800
ⓘ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 TDI DPF is 1.4 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
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 TDI DPF
Lexus LS 460
4923 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
6085 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
3.49 %
General
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
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 TDI DPF
Lexus LS 460
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAR*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
365 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
230 hp
365 hp
Lexus LS 460
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
349 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
332 lb‑ft
349 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Lexus LS 460
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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21.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.02 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
21.4 lb/hp
13.02 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
25 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
18 mpg
city
14 mpg
31 mpg
highway
28 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
595 mi
Range
458 mi
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
595 mi
458 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
193.4 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).
216 kWh
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
193.4 kWh
216 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
399 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
423 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton V6 TDI DPF
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
