Lexus LS 2006 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 380 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 493 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.7 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 156 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 43 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.1 | 9.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.5 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 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 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 | |||
| 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: | 5.03 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LS is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 500 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 10 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 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Phaeton, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`465 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 8400 | 4200 | |
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