Volkswagen Golf 2024 vs Lexus NX 2021
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Automatic | |
| Volkswagen Golf is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas Lexus NX is available only with automatic gearbox. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 2.4 - 2.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and hybrid engines. Volkswagen Golf is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 333 HP | 185 - 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 - 420 NM | 227 - 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 - 10.2 seconds | 6.3 - 8.7 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 0.3 - 8.8 | 1.1 - 9.4 | |
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Volkswagen Golf petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Lexus NX. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.66 m | |
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Volkswagen Golf is smaller. Volkswagen Golf is 36 cm shorter than the Lexus NX, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 381 litres | 643 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1237 litres | 1436 litres | |
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Lexus NX has more luggage space. Volkswagen Golf has 262 litres less trunk space than the Lexus NX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus NX (by 199 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.4 metres more than that of the Lexus NX, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`937 kg | ~ 2`413 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`387 kg | ~ 1`787 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 550 kg | ~ 626 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Lexus NX. Therefore, Lexus NX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 45 400 | |
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