Lexus RX 2005 vs Volkswagen Touareg 2002
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.3 Hybrid | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus RX) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volkswagen Touareg) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 220 HP | |
| Torque: | 288 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 50 HP more power than Volkswagen Touareg, but torque is 17 NM less than Volkswagen Touareg. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 13.8 l/100km | |
| Fuel cost per 100km: | no data | 25.70 € | |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.76 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.73 m | |
| Lexus RX is 1 cm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 1570 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 111 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 560 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Touareg, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 3200 | |
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