Lexus LS 2000 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 281 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 57 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 33 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.1 | 9.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Used also on Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Phaeton engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 552 litres | 500 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 52 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. The Volkswagen Phaeton may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`350 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 4200 | |
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