The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 53,300

€ 62,000

€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 TFSI OPF.
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
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 TFSI OPF
4519 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.46 %

General
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
AL1
Generation
CR
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 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Performance
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
▶ REPLAY
16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
16 mpg
city
21 mpg
28 mpg
highway
31 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
422 mi
Range
524 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
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).
168.7 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft












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