2012 Lexus RX vs. 2012 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2012 Lexus RX and 2012 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus RX (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (84 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus RX weights approximately 479 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2012 Lexus RX (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. (160 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus RX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Golf. 2012 Lexus RX has automatic transmission and 2012 Volkswagen Golf has manual transmission. 2012 Volkswagen Golf will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Lexus RX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Lexus RX | 2012 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
Model | RX | Golf |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 270 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 336 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1416 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4246 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1782 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1423 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2578 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 55 L |