Lexus LS 2009 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 498 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 140 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 2 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus LS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus LS 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS and Volkswagen Phaeton are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Lexus LS has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`470 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 10 400 | |
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