Lexus RX 2009 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 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: | 277 HP | 240 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 37 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 0.2 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 | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1300 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 6 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touareg, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 580 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1642 litres | |
| 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 13 000 | |
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