Volkswagen Phaeton 2010 vs Lexus LS 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.2 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 335 HP | 386 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 51 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 63 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.5 | 10.7 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.04 m | 5.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus LS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton has 10 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1.2 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`700 | 2`455 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 23 400 | |
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