The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)

€ 60,000
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) Lexus RX 450h
€ 53,700
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Lexus RX 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's an inch shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT.
Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
66.3
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
74.2
83.5
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
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
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
107.9
187.8
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
113.9
188.8
187.8 in
Length
188.8 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4744 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6261 lb
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
73 lb
1.52 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)

General

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
AL1
Generation
7P
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CRC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
295 hp
242 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
 lb‑ft
406 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
641 mi
Range
734 mi
Lexus RX 450h
641 mi
734 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
148.1 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
119.4 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft