The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 89,400
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16) VW Phaeton V8
€ 96,900
 Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..) Lexus LS 500h
€ 89,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 96,900

ⓘ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 0.8 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500h
57.1
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
74.9
83.4
57.9
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h 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
57.9 in
Blueprint VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
113.4
199.2
Blueprint Lexus LS 500h 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 500h
4810 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6173 lb
VW Phaeton V8 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 16)
Weight Difference:
150 lb
3.02 %
Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)

General

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500h
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 500h
V8 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*BGH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
330 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton V8
330 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
317 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton V8
317 lb‑ft
 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton V8

62 mph 62
mph

249 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 500h

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
19 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton V8
19 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
13 mpg
city
29 mpg
26 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
447 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Phaeton V8
447 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Phaeton V8
236.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6
467 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton V8
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data