Volkswagen Phaeton 2002 vs Lexus LS 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 4.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 HP | 282 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 417 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Phaeton engine produces 41 HP less power than Lexus LS, whereas torque is 102 NM less than Lexus LS. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Phaeton reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 11.4 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Phaeton consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 980 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 | 5.02 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 4 cm longer than the Lexus LS, 7 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Phaeton is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 570 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Phaeton has 70 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`600 | 2`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 7400 | |
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