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Lexus RX vs VW Passat comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 36,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or VW Passat?

Lexus RX vs VW Passat: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • markedly more power

VW Passat

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW Passat is clearly cheaper – starting at 36,500 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 26,838 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Passat uses 1.2 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Passat offers considerably more range – reaching up to 135 km, about 68 km more than the Lexus RX.

Passat

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX offers markedly more power – delivering 371 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 99 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Passat is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.8 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 0.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers noticeably more torque with 551 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 151 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Passat is visibly lighter – 1,573 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 467 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Passat offers noticeably more boot space – 690 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 229 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries very slightly more – 620 kg compared to 577 kg. That’s a difference of about 43 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Passat is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £36,500
Passat

VW Passat

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 122 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.2 - 8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 124 - 135 km
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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Reviews Lexus RX

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VW Passat

The VW Passat is the grown-up family car that gets the basics absolutely right — roomy, comfortable and built to handle weekday commutes and weekend getaways without fuss. It won't set your pulse racing, but its calm composure and sensible packaging make it boring in the best possible way: a dependable, no‑drama choice for buyers who value practicality over flash.

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Sjaak
5 Dec 2025, 19:42:23

Spacious car that drives nicely and keeps its value for a long time.

Jack
5 Dec 2025, 15:24:16

Pleasant to drive, roomy and solid. The hybrid version is also very economical.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
36,500 - 58,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.2 - 8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
124 - 135 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
28 - 181 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,573 - 1,858 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
510 - 690 L
Length
-
Length
4,917 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,849 mm
Height
-
Height
1,521 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,770 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
501 - 577 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
122 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.8 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
220 - 250 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
90 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
VW
Is the Lexus RX offered with different drivetrains?

The Lexus RX is offered with All-Wheel Drive.

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