The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Lexus LS 460 Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 104,500
€ 92,300
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 92,300
ⓘ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. The VW Phaeton W12 is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Lexus LS 460.
VW Phaeton W12
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
199.2
199 in
Length
199.2 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5501 lb
Weight Difference:
829 lb
15.69 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
3D
Generation
USF40
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
4.6 L / 225 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
375 hp
Lexus LS 460
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
364 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
364 lb‑ft
Lexus LS 460
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 460
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.87 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
11.87 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
21 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
21 mpg
Lexus LS 460
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
30 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
359 mi
Range
470 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
470 mi
Lexus LS 460
Environmental Impact
295.5 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).
210.3 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
210.3 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
420 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
