The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 60,000
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04) VW Phaeton V6
€ 105,900
 Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 105,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Phaeton V6 is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500.
VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
74.9
83.8
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 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
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
113.4
199
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
199 in
Length
206.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 500
4533 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5820 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton V6 Tiptronic (02 - 04)
Weight Difference:
373 lb
7.6 %
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 500
3D
Generation
USF50
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 500
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BKL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
238 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
238 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
232 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V6
232 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500

Performance

VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 500
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V6

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

▶ REPLAY
19.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V6
19.05 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V6
19 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
14 mpg
city
17 mpg
25 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
462 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Phaeton V6
462 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V6
229.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V6
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1287 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data