The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) vs. Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 105,900
 Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500
€ 89,400
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 V8 is 6.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500.
VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.5
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.1 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
123
206.1
199.2 in
Length
206.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4905 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6085 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
1.94 %
Lexus LS 500 AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500
3D
Generation
USF50
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
10-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.4 L / 166 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
411 hp
at 5200 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
411 hp
Lexus LS 500
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500

Performance

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

223 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500

▶ REPLAY
14.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.93 lb/hp
VW Phaeton V8
14.58 lb/hp
11.93 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
24 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
24 mpg
Lexus LS 500
13 mpg
city
17 mpg
26 mpg
highway
30 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
514 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
514 mi
Lexus LS 500
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).
187.5 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
Lexus LS 500
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data