Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 240 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 498 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 140 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 2 NM more than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Phaeton over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 118 mm (4.6 inches) | 145 mm (5.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Lexus LS version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus LS 2009 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton and Lexus LS are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has 10 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus LS. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`760 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 13 000 | |
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