Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs Lexus LS 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 367 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 466 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 126 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 151 NM less than Lexus LS. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.2 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 820 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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`600 | 2`654 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 13 000 | |
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