The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
€ 52,400
€ 74,600
€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 74,600
ⓘ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 2.5 cm shorter, 5.5 cm narrower and 2.4 cm lower than the VW Touareg V8 TDI.
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
1685
1885
2120
1709
1940
2208
1885 mm
Width
1940 mm
2120 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2208 mm
1685 mm
Height
1709 mm
2740
4770
2893
4795
4770 mm
Length
4795 mm
2740 mm
Wheelbase
2893 mm
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
2050 kg
Kerb Weight
2297 kg
2545 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2920 kg
Weight Difference:
247 kg
10.75 %
General
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
AL1
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3456 CC
Engine Capacity
4134 CC
273 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 bhp
335 bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
346 NM
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
800 NM
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RX 350
346 NM
800 NM
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Performance
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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7.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.86 kg/bhp
Lexus RX 350
7.51 kg/bhp
6.86 kg/bhp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Lexus RX 350
27 mpg
31 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
20 mpg
city
24 mpg
34 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
72 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
85 L
422 mi
Range
580 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
580 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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).
187.2 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
187.2 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
623 kg
446 L
Boot Capacity
580 L
1570 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1642 L
