The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 15)
€ 53,300
€ 76,100
€ 53,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,100
ⓘ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 V8 TDI.
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
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 V8 TDI
4519 lb
Curb Weight
5064 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6526 lb
Weight Difference:
545 lb
10.76 %
General
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
AL1
Generation
7P
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 V8 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CKD*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
4.1 L / 201 cu in
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Lexus RX 350
273 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
Max. Torque
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RX 350
255 lb‑ft
590 lb‑ft
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
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.12 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
16.55 lb/hp
15.12 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RX 350
22 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
28 mpg
highway
32 mpg
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
26.4 gal
422 mi
Range
683 mi
Lexus RX 350
422 mi
683 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 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 350
VW Touareg V8 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1462 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
