Lexus RX 2012 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 204 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Despite the higher power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 7.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.2 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 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1530 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Touareg gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller, but slightly higher. Lexus RX is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 697 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage space. Lexus RX has 251 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touareg. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.5 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 (kg): | 2`545 | 2`840 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Volkswagen Touareg scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 20 600 | |
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