The Comparative Analysis :
VW Touareg V8 TDI 4MOTION Tiptronic (10 - 14) vs. Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 74,600
€ 60,000
€ 74,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Touareg V8 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
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 V8 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
5064 lb
Curb Weight
4817 lb
6437 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5952 lb
Weight Difference:
247 lb
4.88 %
General
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
7P
Generation
AL1
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 V8 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
V8 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CKD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.1 L / 201 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
335 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
295 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Touareg V8 TDI
335 hp
295 hp
Lexus RX 450h
590 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
VW Touareg V8 TDI
590 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
150 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
VW Touareg V8 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Lexus RX 450h
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15.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.33 lb/hp
VW Touareg V8 TDI
15.12 lb/hp
16.33 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW Touareg V8 TDI
26 mpg
37 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
20 mpg
city
36 mpg
32 mpg
highway
39 mpg
22.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
580 mi
Range
641 mi
VW Touareg V8 TDI
580 mi
641 mi
Lexus RX 450h
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).
119.4 kWh
VW Touareg V8 TDI
187.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
385 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Touareg V8 TDI
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1373 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
16.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.6 cu ft
46.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.5 cu ft
