The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 96,300
 Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus LS 460
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,300

ⓘ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 V8 is 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower.
VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 460
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
116.9
199.2
199.2 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 460
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4762 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.02 %
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 460
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
346 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
13 mpg
city
14 mpg
26 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
450 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
236.9 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data