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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010 6.0 W12vsLexus LS IV · Facelift 2009 600h V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Phaeton · Facelift 2010

6.0 W12

450 hp5998 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2010-2011
VS

Lexus LS IV · Facelift 2009

600h V8

394 hp4969 ccGasolineAWDCVTNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    450 hp
    336 kW
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    2,359 kg
    5,201 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    191 hp/t
    142 kW/t
    5.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    500 L
  • Best overall score
    72/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.3 L/100 km
    25.3 mpg US
    30.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    903 km
    561 mi
  • Best economy score
    82/100
  • Best practicality score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
Power
450hp336kW
394hp294kW
Torque
560Nm413lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
2,359kg5,201lb
2,420kg5,335lb
Gross weight
2,880kg6,349lb
2,795kg6,162lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
64.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
69.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.1s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
18.9s
Calculated
19.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.8s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.5L/100 km16.2mpg US19.5mpg UK
9.3L/100 km25.3mpg US30.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.0s
Calculated
14.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
191hp/t142kW/t87hp/1000 lb
Calculated
163hp/t121kW/t74hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
237Nm/t159lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
621km386mi
Calculated
903km561mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,998cc366cu in
4,969cc303cu in
Length
5,059mm199in
5,060mm199in
Width
1,903mm75in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,450mm57in
1,480mm58in
Wheelbase
2,881mm113in
2,970mm117in
Front track
1,630mm64in
-
Rear track
1,617mm64in
-
Ground clearance
118mm5in
-
Trunk volume
500L
420L
Doors
4
4
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
90L
84L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W126,050 rpm2,750-5,200 rpm6,300 rpm
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V86,400 rpm4,000 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.8 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.1 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.9 s
19.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.0 s
14.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
173 km/h
107 mph
170 km/h
106 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
394 hp
294 kW

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12 has 56 hp more than Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
2,359 kg
5,201 lb
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
2,420 kg
5,335 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W126.1 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V86.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12 and Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 and Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12: 5.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
621 km
386 mi
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
903 km
561 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
450 hp
336 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
394 hp
294 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
6.1 s
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
6.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenPhaetonFacelift 20106.0 W12LexusLS IVFacelift 2009600h V8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
394 hp
294 kW
Torque
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.1 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
2,359 kg
5,201 lb
2,420 kg
5,335 lb
Fuel consumption
14.5 L/100 km
16.2 mpg US
19.5 mpg UK
9.3 L/100 km
25.3 mpg US
30.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
4 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
5,059 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,450 mm
57.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
5,060 mm
199.2 in
Height
1,480 mm
58.3 in
Range score
621 km
386 mi
903 km
561 mi
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
191 hp/t
142 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
163 hp/t
121 kW/t
6.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8
Consumption14.5 L/100 km16.2 mpg US19.5 mpg UK9.3 L/100 km25.3 mpg US30.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.38 LC100 km16.28 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi40.84 LC100 mi26.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,175 L575 US gal478 UK gal1,395 L369 US gal307 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,806 LC/year2,441 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Phaeton Facelift 2010 6.0 W12

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 40 Nm more
  • Is 61 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lexus LS IV Facelift 2009 600h V8

  • Uses 5.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 283 km (176 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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