2007 Lexus RX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, both 2007 Lexus RX and 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (414 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2007 Lexus RX. (272 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus RX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 456 kg more than 2007 Lexus RX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton (550 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus RX. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lexus RX | 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | RX | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 6.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2366 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |
