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Lexus LX III · Facelift 2015 450d V8vsVolkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus LX III · Facelift 2015

450d V8

272 hp4461 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2021
VS

Volkswagen Teramont

3.6 FSI V6

280 hp3597 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSUV2017-2021

Comparison overview

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Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.5 L/100 km
    24.8 mpg US
    29.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    979 km
    608 mi
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    81/100
  • Best practicality score
    94/100

Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6

  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Lightest
    2,105 kg
    4,641 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    133 hp/t
    99 kW/t
    7.5 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    247 g/km

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Power
272hp203kW
280hp209kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
2,840kg6,261lb
2,105kg4,641lb
Gross weight
3,350kg7,385lb
2,700kg5,952lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
190 km/h
118 mph
To 99% top speed
126.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
81.5s99% target: 188 km/h / 117 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
53.1s
Calculated
-
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
10.6L/100 km22.2mpg US26.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
133hp/t99kW/t60hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t114lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
979km608mi
Calculated
660km410mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,461cc272cu in
3,597cc220cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
5,036mm198in
Width
1,980mm78in
1,989mm78in
Height
1,910mm75in
1,769mm70in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,979mm117in
Front track
1,640mm65in
-
Rear track
1,635mm64in
-
Ground clearance
225mm9in
203mm8in
Trunk volume
701L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
70L
CO2 emissions
250g/km
247g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6PowerTorque
  • Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: Power / Torque
  • Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V83,600 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V66,200 rpm3,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
53.1 s
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
190 km/h
118 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
137 km/h
85 mph
135 km/h
84 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
272 hp
203 kW
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW

Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6 has 8 hp more than Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8.

The biggest power difference is between Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 and Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
2,840 kg
6,261 lb
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
2,105 kg
4,641 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
190 km/h
118 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V88.6 s
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V68.9 s

Although Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6 has more power, Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 and Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 and Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6: 1.1 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
979 km
608 mi
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
660 km
410 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
272 hp
203 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
280 hp
209 kW
8.9 s
190 km/h
118 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
701 L
24.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,910 mm
75.2 in
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
190 km/h
118 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,769 mm
69.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
190 km/h
118 mph
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.6 s
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
8.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8VolkswagenTeramont3.6 FSI V6
Power
272 hp
203 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
190 km/h
118 mph
Lightness
2,840 kg
6,261 lb
2,105 kg
4,641 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
10.6 L/100 km
22.2 mpg US
26.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
701 L
24.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,910 mm
75.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk-
Length
5,036 mm
198.3 in
Height
1,769 mm
69.6 in
Range score
979 km
608 mi
660 km
410 mi
CO2 score
250 g/km
247 g/km
Trunk score
701 L
24.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
133 hp/t
99 kW/t
7.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK10.6 L/100 km22.2 mpg US26.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km18.55 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi29.85 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,590 L420 US gal350 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,783 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8

  • Has 290 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 1.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 319 km (198 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Volkswagen Teramont 3.6 FSI V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Is 735 kg lighter
  • Has 37 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 3 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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