Volkswagen Golf 2024 vs Lexus NX 2021
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volkswagen Golf) 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 NX) 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: | 116 HP | 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 159 HP less power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Lexus NX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 9.4 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 4.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 735 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Golf 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
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 | 1328 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 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.5 metres less than that of the Lexus NX, which means Volkswagen Golf can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`890 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 45 400 | |
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