Volkswagen Touareg 2018 vs Lexus RX 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Touareg) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 294 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 358 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Touareg is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Touareg engine produces 63 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 142 NM more than Lexus RX. Despite less power, Volkswagen Touareg reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Touareg is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Touareg consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Touareg over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1130 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1040 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volkswagen Touareg can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Volkswagen Touareg is 12 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 810 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1800 litres | 1656 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touareg has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Lexus RX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touareg (by 144 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Touareg is 0.6 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means Volkswagen Touareg can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`850 kg | 2`715 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`070 kg | 2`085 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 780 kg | 630 kg | |
| Volkswagen Touareg load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Lexus RX. Therefore, Volkswagen Touareg is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 45 600 | 42 400 | |
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