Volkswagen Phaeton 2004 vs Lexus LS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 281 HP | |
| Torque: | 450 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 6.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 57 HP less power than Lexus LS, but torque is 33 NM more than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 12.1 | |
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The Volkswagen Phaeton is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2.5 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 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 940 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LS might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Phaeton engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.06 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
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Volkswagen Phaeton is larger, but slightly lower. Volkswagen Phaeton is 6 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 552 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 52 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Phaeton is 1.6 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`500 | 2`350 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 4400 | |
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