Compare performance (371 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or VW Tiguan?
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 Tiguan is significantly cheaper – starting at 33,600 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 29,722 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.9 L/100km.
As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more range – reaching up to 126 km, about 59 km more than the Lexus RX.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Lexus RX offers noticeably 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 Tiguan is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.9 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 0.3 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.
Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.
Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.
In terms of curb weight, VW Tiguan is noticeably lighter – 1,599 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.
Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers visibly more boot space – 652 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 191 L.
When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries somewhat more – 620 kg compared to 533 kg. That’s a difference of about 87 kg.
The VW Tiguan 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.
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.
detailsThe VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.
detailsCosts and Consumption |
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Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
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Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
67 km
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Electric Range
118 - 126 km
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
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co2
75 - 183 g/km
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co2
32 - 190 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
45 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
SUV
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Body Type
SUV
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
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Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
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Trunk capacity
461 L
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Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
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Length
-
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Length
4,539 mm
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Width
1,920 mm
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Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,658 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
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Payload
575 - 620 kg
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Payload
460 - 533 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
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Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
207 - 371 HP
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Power HP
130 - 272 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
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Torque
551 Nm
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Torque
220 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
152 - 273 kW
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Power kW
96 - 200 kW
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Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
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CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
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Brand
Lexus
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Brand
VW
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