2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Lexus LFA
To start off, 2012 Lexus LFA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,800 cc (10 cylinders), 2012 Lexus LFA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus LFA (552 HP @ 8700 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus LFA should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 657 kg more than 2012 Lexus LFA.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lexus LFA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2012 Lexus LFA (479 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus LFA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Lexus LFA | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Lexus |
| Model | Touareg | LFA |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8700 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 479 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4506 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1219 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2606 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |
