Lexus LS 2009 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 498 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
| Lexus LS engine produces 156 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 9.6 | |
| Lexus LS consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 930 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 470'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
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. | |||
| 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`470 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 000 | 4200 | |
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