Lexus RX vs VW Touareg – Which one offers the better deal?

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

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

VW Touareg has a minimal advantage in terms of price – it starts at 63200 £, while the Lexus RX costs 63500 £. That’s a price difference of around 287 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus RX manages with 1.10 L and is therefore clearly more efficient than the VW Touareg with 2.20 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Lexus RX performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 68 km, about 17 km more than the VW Touareg.

Engine and Performance: 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 VW Touareg has a slightly edge – offering 462 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 91 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Touareg is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 5.10 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.20 s. That’s about 1.10 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the VW Touareg performs somewhat better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Lexus RX tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 40 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Touareg pulls evident stronger with 700 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 149 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: 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 curb weight, the Lexus RX is slight lighter – 2040 kg compared to 2059 kg. The difference is around 19 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Touareg offers significantly more room – 810 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 349 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Touareg performs barely noticeable better – up to 1800 L, which is about 122 L more than the Lexus RX.

When it comes to payload, VW Touareg slightly takes the win – 751 kg compared to 620 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Our conclusion: The VW Touareg proves to be edges out slightly and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, VW Touareg is the better all-rounder in this comparison.