2017 Lexus RX vs 2017 Volkswagen Touareg

2017 Lexus RX

2017 Volkswagen Touareg

Select style

RX 350 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
RX RX 350 AWD	19	26	$41,718	$44,620
RX RX 350 F Sport AWD	19	26	$47,235	$50,520
RX RX 350 F Sport FWD	20	27	$45,926	$49,120
RX RX 350 FWD	20	27	$40,409	$43,220
RX RX 450h AWD	31	28	$49,853	$53,035
RX RX 450h F Sport AWD	31	28	$53,105	$56,495

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V6 Executive

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Touareg V6 Executive	17	23	$57,247	$60,195
Touareg V6 Sport w/Technology	17	23	$47,070	$49,495
Touareg V6 Wolfsburg Edition	17	23	$50,208	$52,795

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,718

$57,247

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,620

$60,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$744 / month

$1003 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

As a style-conscious statement of indulgence, the Lexus RX shines like never before. Its looks are polarizing and it's not all that fun to drive even in F Sport form, but the RX continues to excel in many ways.

Although it might be sold alongside pedestrian Jettas, the Volkswagen Touareg looks and feels nearly like a full-on luxury SUV at a (slightly) cut-rate price.

TCC Likes

Eye-catching design
Refined interior
Solid power

Over-engineered feel inside and out
Composed, refined driving experience
Rarity; you won't see yourself coming or going

TCC Dislikes

Polarizing looks
Expensive with options
F-Sport rides very firmly

Mercedes money, VW warranty
Light on high-tech options
No third row

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

17 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

23 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

121.3

Front Hip Room (in)

56.6

Second Leg Room (in)

36.7

Front Head Room (in)

39.4

39.6

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Passenger Capacity

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.8

59.8

Second Head Room (in)

39.1

38.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

56.7

Front Leg Room (in)

44.1

41.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Rear (in)

Wheelbase (in)

109.8

113.9

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

74.6

76.4

Track Width, Front (in)

64.4

65.2

Length, Overall (in)

192.5

188.8

Height, Overall (in)

67.7

68.2

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

18.4

32.1

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

56.3

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

18.4

32.1

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.9

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.3

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.2

26.4

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

45.2

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Size

P235/65VR18

P275/40HR21

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/65VR18

P275/40HR21

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

7716

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

7716

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

772

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4387

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)

6173

Wheels

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

21 X 9.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

21 X 9.5

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

266 @ 2500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/211

3.6 L/220

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

295 @ 6300

280 @ 6200

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded V-6

Premium Unleaded V-6

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Engine Oil Cooler

None

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.28

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

1.86

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

All Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

0.82

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

3.83

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

2.84

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.44

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

4.85

Transfer Case Model

None

Trans PTO Access

Transfer Case Power Take Off

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus RX

Volkswagen Touareg

Body Style

Sport Utility

4MOTION

Body Code

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Axle Type - Rear

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear

3.70

Axle Type - Front

Independent

Axle Ratio (:1) - Front

3.70

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.0

9.2

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

450

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

450

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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