The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Lexus RX 300 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 74,600
€ 49,900
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘ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 V8 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Lexus RX 300.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 300
67.3
76.4
86.9
66.5
74.6
85.8
76.4 in
Width
74.6 in
86.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
67.3 in
Height
66.5 in
113.9
188.8
109.8
192.5
188.8 in
Length
192.5 in
113.9 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 300
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb
Weight Difference:
666 lb
13.15 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 300
7P
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 300
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CKD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 300
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 300
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 300
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 300
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
29 mpg
Lexus RX 300
20 mpg
city
23 mpg
32 mpg
highway
34 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
580 mi
Range
552 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
552 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
187.2 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft
