The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 53,300
€ 91,200
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 91,200
ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR.
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
4519 lb
Curb Weight
5093 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6614 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
11.25 %
General
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DMV*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
416 hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
664 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Performance
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
▶ REPLAY
16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.24 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
12.24 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
32 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
28 mpg
highway
35 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
422 mi
Range
756 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
756 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 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).
152.2 kWh
Lexus RX 350
200.8 kWh
152.2 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
381 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1521 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft
