The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 51,300
€ 76,100
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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
189
192.5 in
Length
189 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V8 TDI
4564 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
5677 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb
Weight Difference:
500 lb
9.87 %
General
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V8 TDI
AL2
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 V8 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 300
235 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RX 300
258 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V8 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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19.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
19.42 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RX 300
28 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
33 mpg
highway
32 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
526 mi
Range
683 mi
Lexus RX 300
526 mi
683 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Lexus RX 300
161.1 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 300
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
15.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
46 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
