The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION Tiptronic (14 - 18) vs. Lexus RX 350 Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 58,400

€ 52,400

€ 58,400
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 SCR BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus RX 350.
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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
114.3
189
107.9
187.8
189 in
Length
187.8 in
114.3 in
Wheelbase
107.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus RX 350
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4519 lb
6349 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5611 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
6.19 %

General
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR 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 SCR BMT
Lexus RX 350
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CVV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
258 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
273 hp
at 6200 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
258 hp
273 hp
Lexus RX 350
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
255 lb‑ft
at 4700 rpm
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
428 lb‑ft
255 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 350
Performance
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus RX 350
140 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus RX 350
▶ REPLAY
18.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.55 lb/hp
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
18.67 lb/hp
16.55 lb/hp
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus RX 350
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
22 mpg
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
35 mpg
22 mpg
Lexus RX 350
30 mpg
city
16 mpg
38 mpg
highway
28 mpg
26.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
914 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
914 mi
422 mi
Lexus RX 350
Environmental Impact
139.9 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).
200.8 kWh
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
139.9 kWh
200.8 kWh
Lexus RX 350
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V6 TDI SCR BMT
Lexus RX 350
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1532 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