The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..)
€ 53,300
€ 62,300
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Lexus RX 350 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 3.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR.
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
66.3
74.2
83.5
67.6
78.1
86.3
74.2 in
Width
78.1 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
66.3 in
Height
67.6 in
107.9
187.8
114.3
192
187.8 in
Length
192 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6283 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %
General
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
AL1
Generation
CR
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 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DEN*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
282 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
443 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Performance
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.18 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
16.18 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
36 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
31 mpg
28 mpg
highway
40 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
422 mi
Range
706 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
706 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
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).
135.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
135.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
333 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1720 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
