2003 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2011 Lexus LS
To start off, 2011 Lexus LS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus LS (380 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus LS should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 227 kg more than 2011 Lexus LS.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lexus LS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lexus LS (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | 2011 Lexus LS | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lexus |
| Model | Touareg | LS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2250 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5179 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3091 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 84 L |
