2025 Lexus
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2024 Volkswagen
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| MPG - City | 21 - 22 MPG | 22 - 23 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 29 MPG | 29 - 30 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 - 7 seats |
| Cargo Space | 46.2 ft3 | 65.3 - 73.4 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 184 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs | 1,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 192.5 in | 186.1 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.6 in | 72.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in |
Front 40.2 in
Rear 36.6 - 38.7 in |
| Head Room |
Front 37.6 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in |
Front 38.2 - 39.6 in
Rear 37.7 - 39.1 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Volkswagen Tiguan than in the Lexus RX 350, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lexus RX 350 and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus RX 350 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Volkswagen Tiguan, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Lexus RX 350 is much wider than the Volkswagen Tiguan, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
For some people, bigger is better. If that's the case for you, then you'll be happier with the Lexus RX 350, which is slightly longer than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Handling
The Lexus RX 350 has a larger turning radius than the Volkswagen Tiguan, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus RX 350 is clearly the choice over the Volkswagen Tiguan for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus RX 350 greatly out-muscles the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus RX 350 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus RX 350 and the Volkswagen Tiguan.
The Lexus RX 350 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Volkswagen Tiguan.