Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 498 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 156 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.8 | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 470'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 13 000 | |
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