The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 52,400

€ 78,900

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 78,900
ⓘ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 TSI Hybrid.
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
66.3
74.2
83.5
67.3
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
107.9
187.8
113.9
189
187.8 in
Length
189 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
4519 lb
Curb Weight
5104 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6415 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
11.44 %

General
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
AL1
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TSI Hybrid
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
375 hp
at 0 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
375 hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Performance
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.61 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
13.61 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
29 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
28 mpg
highway
30 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
422 mi
Range
758 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
758 mi
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
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).
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).
155.3 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
155.3 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V6 TSI Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14 cu ft










44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44 cu ft