2005 Lexus LX vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lexus LX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lexus LX would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (351 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Lexus LX. (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus LX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lexus LX weights approximately 180 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (439 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus LX. (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus LX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lexus LX | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
| Model | LX | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 4163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 351 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 439 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 100 L |
