Lexus RX 2019 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus RX is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volkswagen Touareg can be equipped only with four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus RX also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid) | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Volkswagen Touareg is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 - 313 HP | 231 - 422 HP | |
| Torque: | 335 - 370 NM | 370 - 900 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 - 9.5 seconds | 4.9 - 7.5 seconds | |
| In general, Volkswagen Touareg are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Lexus RX. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 - 9.0 | 2.7 - 9.0 | |
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Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Touareg. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.91 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Lexus RX is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 9 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1656 litres | 1800 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 144 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`633 kg | ~ 2`918 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 2`073 kg | ~ 2`188 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 560 kg | ~ 730 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem less than Volkswagen Touareg. Therefore, Volkswagen Touareg is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 44 000 | 45 600 | |
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