The Comparative Analysis :

VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)

€ 104,500
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) VW Phaeton W12
€ 96,300
 Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12) Lexus LS 460
€ 104,500
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. 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
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
74.9
83.8
57.7
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
113.4
199
Blueprint Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)
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
4762 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5820 lb
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05)
Weight Difference:
520 lb
9.84 %
Lexus LS 460 AWD Automatic (10 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
362 hp
at 6400 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
362 hp
Lexus LS 460
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
346 lb‑ft
at 4100 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
346 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
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Phaeton W12

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus LS 460

▶ REPLAY
12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.15 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
13.15 lb/hp
Lexus LS 460

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
20 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
20 mpg
Lexus LS 460
10 mpg
city
14 mpg
22 mpg
highway
28 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
359 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
450 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).
219.8 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
219.8 kWh
Lexus LS 460
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 5
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
441 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 460
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data