The Comparative Analysis :
VW Phaeton W12 4MOTION Tiptronic (02 - 05) vs. Lexus LS 600h AWD Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 104,500
€ 103,900
€ 104,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Phaeton W12 is an inch longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Lexus LS 600h.
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 600h
57.1
74.9
83.8
58.3
73.8
83.5
74.9 in
Width
73.8 in
83.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
57.1 in
Height
58.3 in
113.4
199
116.9
198
199 in
Length
198 in
113.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 600h
5282 lb
Curb Weight
5004 lb
6415 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6019 lb
Weight Difference:
278 lb
5.26 %
General
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 600h
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
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 600h
V12 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
8-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
12
Cylinders
8
6 L / 294 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
414 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
439 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Phaeton W12
414 hp
439 hp
Lexus LS 600h
406 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Phaeton W12
406 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus LS 600h
Performance
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 600h
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Phaeton W12
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus LS 600h
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12.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 lb/hp
VW Phaeton W12
12.76 lb/hp
11.4 lb/hp
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 600h
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Phaeton W12
15 mpg
25 mpg
Lexus LS 600h
10 mpg
city
21 mpg
22 mpg
highway
29 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.2 gal
359 mi
Range
561 mi
VW Phaeton W12
359 mi
561 mi
Lexus LS 600h
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).
176.2 kWh
VW Phaeton W12
295.5 kWh
176.2 kWh
Lexus LS 600h
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 4 III
602 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
352 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Phaeton W12
Lexus LS 600h
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
