Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 498 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 45 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 9.8 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LS, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Phaeton could require 405 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 5.04 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 is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm lower. | |||
| 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`700 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 11 000 | |
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