Lexus LS 2003 vs Volkswagen Phaeton 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 241 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 41 HP more power than Volkswagen Phaeton, whereas torque is 102 NM more than Volkswagen Phaeton. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.2 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Phaeton) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus LS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3600 | |
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