The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 49,900
€ 91,200
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus RX 300 is 0.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
66.5
74.6
85.8
67.6
78.1
86.3
74.6 in
Width
78.1 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
66.5 in
Height
67.6 in
109.8
192.5
114.3
192
192.5 in
Length
192 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
4398 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
5512 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb
Weight Difference:
694 lb
13.63 %
General
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
AL2
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
18.71 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus RX 300
29 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
35 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
552 mi
Range
756 mi
Lexus RX 300
552 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
153.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
152.2 kWh
Lexus RX 300
153.5 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
