The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Lexus LS 500h AWD Automatic (18 - ..)
€ 104,500
€ 96,900
€ 104,500
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 considerably. The VW Phaeton W12 is 7.1 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the Lexus LS 500h.
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500h
57.1
74.9
83.8
57.9
74.8
85
74.9 in
Width
74.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85 in
57.1 in
Height
57.9 in
113.4
199
123
206.1
199 in
Length
206.1 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
123 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500h
5282 lb
Curb Weight
4960 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
322 lb
6.1 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
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)
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
10-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500h
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
6
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
354 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
354 hp
Lexus LS 500h
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 500h
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 500h
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500h
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
34 mpg
Lexus LS 500h
10 mpg
city
29 mpg
22 mpg
highway
36 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
21.7 gal
359 mi
Range
728 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
728 mi
Lexus LS 500h
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Lexus LS 500h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 500h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
