Lexus RX 2016 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 48 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 250 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touareg, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Lexus RX is 1 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 |
no data | 1800 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 257 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 28 600 | 47 400 | |
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