The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (18 - 19) vs. VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..)
€ 58,900

€ 62,000

€ 58,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 62,000
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF.
Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
66.3
74.6
85.8
67.6
78.1
86.3
74.6 in
Width
78.1 in
85.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.3 in
66.3 in
Height
67.6 in
109.8
192.5
114.3
192
192.5 in
Length
192 in
109.8 in
Wheelbase
114.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
4751 lb
Curb Weight
4453 lb
5986 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6151 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.27 %

General
Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
AL2
Generation
CR
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DCB*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5300 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
309 hp
335 hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
No data
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1340 rpm
Lexus RX 450h
lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Performance
Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
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15.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.29 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
15.38 lb/hp
13.29 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
41 mpg
26 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
41 mpg
city
21 mpg
40 mpg
highway
31 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19.8 gal
697 mi
Range
524 mi
Lexus RX 450h
697 mi
524 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
168.7 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
109.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
386 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Lexus RX 450h
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TFSI OPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1698 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
22.9 cu ft













45.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
51 cu ft