Lexus LX vs Volkswagen Touareg

The Lexus LX starts from $167,700 before on-road costs, while the Volkswagen Touareg opens at $86,790. That makes the Volkswagen Touareg the more affordable entry point by $80,910.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $184,470 and $95,469 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Volkswagen Touareg by roughly $6,555 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volkswagen Touareg gets a 15-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Lexus LX stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Volkswagen Touareg. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Volkswagen Touareg responds with a Diesel making 170kW and 500Nm, paired to a auto driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 170kW. In the real-world sprint, the Lexus LX is 1.3s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Lexus LX measures 5,100mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 211mm longer than the Volkswagen Touareg at 4,889mm (2,894mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volkswagen Touareg generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 810L in the Volkswagen Touareg, giving the Volkswagen Touareg a 323L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volkswagen Touareg leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 3,500kg. That 0kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $3,392/year for the Lexus LX and $2,081/year for the Volkswagen Touareg. That is a $1,311 annual difference in favour of the Volkswagen Touareg.

Estimated annual total: $3,392 (Lexus LX) vs $2,081 (Volkswagen Touareg). The Volkswagen Touareg saves you roughly $1,311 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus LX) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Volkswagen Touareg). The Volkswagen Touareg has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 4yr (Lexus LX)—.