Lexus RX 2009 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 333 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 56 HP less power than Volkswagen Touareg, whereas torque is 94 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.2 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.4 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 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1070 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: | 4.74 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 | 493 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`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 14 200 | |
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