The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (16 - 18) vs. VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14)
€ 58,900
€ 53,700
€ 58,900
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 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
74.6
85.8
67.3
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
109.8
192.5
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
4744 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6261 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.15 %
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
*CRC*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 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
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
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15.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
15.38 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
45 mpg
33 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
22.5 gal
777 mi
Range
734 mi
Lexus RX 450h
777 mi
734 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).
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
98.5 kWh
148.1 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 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
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1517 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.4 cu ft
45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46.5 cu ft
