Lexus LS 2012 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LS) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Phaeton) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 386 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 146 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 7 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 8.5 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 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 longer than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Lexus LS has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Phaeton. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.2 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`455 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 10 000 | |
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