Lexus RX 2022 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 275 HP | 286 HP | |
| Torque: | 430 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.1 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 11 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 6.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.5 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 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 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: | 1.92 m | 1.98 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Lexus RX is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 838 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1308 litres | 1800 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 28 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 492 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`479 kg | 2`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`885 kg | 1`995 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 594 kg | 855 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 44 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 (€): | 67 800 | 45 400 | |
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