Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs Lexus LS 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 380 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 493 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 139 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 178 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 11.1 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Phaeton) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Lexus LS) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
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`600 | 2`465 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 8000 | |
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