Lexus LS 2003 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 224 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 58 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, but torque is 33 NM less than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 9.6 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | 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. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Phaeton engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine: The car engine may require significant maintenance and part replacements as mileage increases. Between 200,000 and 300,000 km, the costly timing chain might need replacement, while the drive belt has a shorter ... More about Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
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Lexus LS is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus LS is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Phaeton, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LS is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 500 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LS has 70 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: | 10.4 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 1.6 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`340 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 4000 | |
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