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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDIvsLexus LX III · Facelift 2015 450d V8

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

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) · Facelift 2014

3.0 V6 TDI

262 hp2967 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2014-2018
VS

Lexus LX III · Facelift 2015

450d V8

272 hp4461 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2021

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph
  • Lightest
    2,251 kg
    4,963 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    116 hp/t
    87 kW/t
    8.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.3 L/100 km
    37.3 mpg US
    44.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    180 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,449 km
    901 mi
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDILexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
262hp195kW
272hp203kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
650Nm479lb-ft
Curb weight
2,251kg4,963lb
2,840kg6,261lb
Gross weight
2,900kg6,393lb
3,350kg7,385lb
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
92.5s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
126.3s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.6s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
41.4s
Calculated
53.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
116hp/t87kW/t53hp/1000 lb
Calculated
96hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
258Nm/t172lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,449km901mi
Calculated
979km608mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,967cc181cu in
4,461cc272cu in
Length
4,801mm189in
5,065mm199in
Width
1,940mm76in
1,980mm78in
Height
1,709mm67in
1,910mm75in
Wheelbase
2,893mm114in
2,850mm112in
Front track
1,656mm65in
1,640mm65in
Rear track
1,676mm66in
1,635mm64in
Ground clearance
201mm8in
225mm9in
Trunk volume
580L
701L
Max trunk volume
1,642L
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Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
100L
93L
CO2 emissions
180g/km
250g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDILexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8PowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI3,800-4,400 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,650 rpm
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V83,600 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDILexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.6 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.4 s
53.2 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.0 s
10.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
137 km/h
85 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
272 hp
203 kW

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
2,840 kg
6,261 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
220 km/h
137 mph
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI7.6 s
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V88.6 s

Although Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 has more power, Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: 1.0 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: 2.6 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
1,449 km
901 mi
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
979 km
608 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
262 hp
195 kW
7.6 s
220 km/h
137 mph
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
272 hp
203 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
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

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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
Power
262 hp
195 kW
0-100 km/h7.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
7.6 s
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.6 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
VolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDI
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenTouareg II (7P)Facelift 20143.0 V6 TDILexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
262 hp
195 kW
272 hp
203 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.6 s
8.6 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
2,251 kg
4,963 lb
2,840 kg
6,261 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
580 L
20.5 cu ft
Length
4,801 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,709 mm
67.3 in
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
Range score
1,449 km
901 mi
979 km
608 mi
CO2 score
180 g/km
250 g/km
Trunk score
580 L
20.5 cu ft
701 L
24.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
116 hp/t
87 kW/t
8.6 kg/hp
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 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
VehicleVolkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDILexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km16.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi26.76 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year2,494 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Touareg II (7P) Facelift 2014 3.0 V6 TDI

  • Is 589 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 2.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 21 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 470 km (292 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 70 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Has 121 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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