The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (11 - 14) vs. Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 53,700
€ 52,400
€ 53,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus RX 350.
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Lexus RX 350
67.3
76.4
86.9
66.3
74.2
83.5
76.4 in
Width
74.2 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.5 in
67.3 in
Height
66.3 in
113.9
188.8
107.9
187.8
188.8 in
Length
187.8 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Lexus RX 350
4744 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6261 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
4.74 %
General
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Lexus RX 350
7P
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 V6 TDI BMT
Lexus RX 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CRC*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
242 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
242 hp
273 hp
Lexus RX 350
406 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
406 lb‑ft
255 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 350
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Lexus RX 350
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 350
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.55 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
19.6 lb/hp
16.55 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
33 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus RX 350
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
36 mpg
highway
28 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
734 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
734 mi
422 mi
Lexus RX 350
Environmental Impact
148.1 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 V6 TDI BMT
148.1 kWh
200.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI BMT
Lexus RX 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1517 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.5 cu ft
