The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Lexus RX 350 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 62,300

€ 53,300

€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 3.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus RX 350.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 350
67.6
78.1
86.3
66.3
74.2
83.5
78.1 in
Width
74.2 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
67.6 in
Height
66.3 in
114.3
192
107.9
187.8
192 in
Length
187.8 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 350
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
0.96 %

General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 350
CR
Generation
AL1
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DEN*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
282 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
273 hp
Lexus RX 350
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
255 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 350
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 350
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 350
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.55 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
16.55 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus RX 350
31 mpg
city
16 mpg
40 mpg
highway
28 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
706 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
422 mi
Lexus RX 350
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
200.8 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
200.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft












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