The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (18 - ..) vs. Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (18 - 19)
€ 62,300
€ 58,900
€ 62,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,900
ⓘ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 VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR is 0.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 450h
67.6
78.1
86.3
66.3
74.6
85.8
78.1 in
Width
74.6 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
67.6 in
Height
66.3 in
114.3
192
109.8
192.5
192 in
Length
192.5 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 450h
4564 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
6283 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
3.94 %
General
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 450h
CR
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 450h
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid 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
309 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
282 hp
309 hp
Lexus RX 450h
443 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
443 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 450h
146 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
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16.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.38 lb/hp
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
16.18 lb/hp
15.38 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
36 mpg
41 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
40 mpg
highway
40 mpg
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
706 mi
Range
697 mi
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
706 mi
697 mi
Lexus RX 450h
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).
109.9 kWh
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
135.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
333 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 3.0 V6 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1720 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft
