The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)

€ 52,400
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12) Lexus RX 350
€ 58,400
 VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lexus RX 350 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT.
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12)
74.2
83.5
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
76.4
86.9
74.2 in
Width
76.4 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
66.3 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12)
107.9
187.8
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)
114.3
189
187.8 in
Length
189 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6349 lb
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.19 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18)

General

Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
AL1
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CVV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
258 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

Performance

Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 350

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.67 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
18.67 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
35 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
16 mpg
city
30 mpg
28 mpg
highway
38 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
914 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
914 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
139.9 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
139.9 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1532 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft