Lexus LS 2012 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 386 HP | 335 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 51 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 63 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 12.5 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.8 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 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.09 m | 5.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 5 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`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 10 000 | |
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