The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 13)
€ 51,300
€ 51,900
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,900
ⓘ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 3.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT.
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
66.5
74.6
85.8
67.3
76.4
86.9
74.6 in
Width
76.4 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
66.5 in
Height
67.3 in
109.8
192.5
113.9
188.8
192.5 in
Length
188.8 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4636 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6173 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.57 %
General
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
AL2
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*CGR*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.6 L / 176 cu in
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
276 hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 3200 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Performance
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
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19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
19.42 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Lexus RX 300
28 mpg
24 mpg
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
22 mpg
city
18 mpg
33 mpg
highway
29 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
526 mi
Range
534 mi
Lexus RX 300
526 mi
534 mi
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Environmental Impact
161.1 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).
187.5 kWh
Lexus RX 300
161.1 kWh
187.5 kWh
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V6 FSI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1537 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
