The Comparative Analysis :

Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

€ 58,900
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) Lexus RX 450h
€ 50,900
 VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
€ 58,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Lexus RX 450h is 3.7 inches longer, 1.8 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 AWD CVT (16 - 18)
74.6
85.8
67.3
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
76.4
86.9
74.6 in
Width
76.4 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
66.3 in
Height
67.3 in
Blueprint Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
109.8
192.5
Blueprint VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)
113.9
188.8
192.5 in
Length
188.8 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
113.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4804 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
6305 lb
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.1 %
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14)

General

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
AL2
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
*CVW*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 3750 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 hp
201 hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
No data
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

Performance

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
45 mpg
34 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
29 mpg
45 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
754 mi
Lexus RX 450h
777 mi
754 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
144 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
98.5 kWh
144 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
296 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1501 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft