The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR 4MOTION Tiptronic (19 - ..) vs. Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 91,200
€ 51,300
€ 91,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR is 0.5 inches shorter, 3.5 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the Lexus RX 300.
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 300
67.6
78.1
86.3
66.5
74.6
85.8
78.1 in
Width
74.6 in
86.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
67.6 in
Height
66.5 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 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 300
5093 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
6614 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
10.39 %
General
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 300
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 300
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DMV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
416 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
416 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 300
664 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
664 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 300
Performance
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 300
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
▶ REPLAY
12.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
12.24 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
28 mpg
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
32 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus RX 300
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
35 mpg
highway
33 mpg
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
756 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
756 mi
526 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
152.2 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).
161.1 kWh
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
152.2 kWh
161.1 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
381 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg 4.0 V8 TDI SCR
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1521 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
22.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft
51 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft
