Lexus LS 2008 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 469 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 13.1 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.03 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 500 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 65 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: | 11.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`640 | 2`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8000 | 3800 | |
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