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Lexus RX vs VW Tayron comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 39,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or VW Tayron?

Lexus RX vs VW Tayron: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • visibly more power
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VW Tayron

4.4 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • considerably more electric range
  • very slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
  • significantly more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

VW Tayron is clearly cheaper – starting at 39,600 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,688 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tayron uses 1.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tayron offers considerably more range – reaching up to 123 km, about 56 km more than the Lexus RX.

Tayron

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 visibly 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 Tayron is very slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 0.1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Lexus RX delivers markedly 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 Tayron is clearly lighter – 1,682 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 358 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tayron offers significantly more boot space – 885 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 424 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries marginally more – 620 kg compared to 566 kg. That’s a difference of about 54 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tayron 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 £39,600
Tayron

VW Tayron

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 150 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 116 - 123 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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VW Tayron

The VW Tayron is Volkswagen's roomy, no-nonsense SUV that pairs clean, familiar styling with a practical cabin built for families and everyday use. It rides comfortably, packs sensible tech and creature comforts, and feels like the sensible sweater of SUVs for buyers who prefer steady value over headline-grabbing drama.

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4.4 (3 Reviews)
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Jack
4 May 2026, 15:16:08

Top suspension, performance more than adequate, trunk gigantic, and the Matrix headlights are great.

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Charley
12 Apr 2026, 05:53:48

Good-looking model. Comfortable but also sporty to drive.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
39,600 - 56,000 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.5 - 8.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
116 - 123 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
33 - 192 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
55 - 58 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,682 - 1,948 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
705 - 885 L
Length
-
Length
4,792 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,853 - 1,866 mm
Height
-
Height
1,666 - 1,668 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
2,090 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
489 - 566 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
150 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
204 - 221 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
250 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
110 - 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
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, G, 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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