Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Lexus LS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 156 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 43 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 11.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.5 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 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 5.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Phaeton is 3 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 510 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 10 litres less trunk space than the Lexus LS. This could mean that the Volkswagen Phaeton uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus LS, which means Volkswagen Phaeton can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 8400 | |
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