Model Year | 2016 | 2006 | |
Model | Lexus RX | Volkswagen Touareg | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 DOHC-4v 295 hp@6300 267 lb-ft@4700 |
4.2L V8 DOHC-5v 310 hp@6200 302 lb-ft@3000 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | AWD w/low range | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr SUV | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.8 in | 112.4 in | -2.6 in |
Length | 192.5 in | 187.2 in | 5.3 in |
Width | 74.6 in | 75.9 in | -1.3 in |
Height | 67.7 in | 68.0 in | -0.3 in |
Curb Weight | 4387 lb. | 5300 lb. | -913 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 19.2 gal. | 26.4 gal. | -7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.4 in | 38.7 in | 0.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 57.8 in | 57.7 in | 0.1 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 56.6 in | 0.0 in | 56.6 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 44.1 in | 41.3 in | 2.8 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.1 in | 38.3 in | 0.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 57.6 in | 57.4 in | 0.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.1 in | 0.0 in | 56.1 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.0 in | 35.6 in | 2.4 in |
Total Legroom | 82.1 in (over 2 rows) | 76.9 in (over 2 rows) | 5.2 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.4 ft3 | 31.0 ft3 | -12.6 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 56.3 ft3 | 71.0 ft3 | -14.7 ft3 |
2016 Lexus RX Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Comment | |
The Lexus RX has the roomiest back seat of the three, the Lincoln MKX the tightest. Very tall people will prefer the RX's. At 5-9, I'm not tall, and found the other two back seats much more comfortable, with higher, better shaped cushions providing better thigh support and seat backs that were not overly reclined. The RX's rear seat back felt overly reclined to me even in its most upright position. Since it adjusts, why didn't Lexus engineer it to adjust over a wider range? see full Lexus RX review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2016 Lexus RX.
2006 Volkswagen Touareg Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2006 | 4dr SUV 310-horsepower 4.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The front seats in a Touareg are on par with the best seats from Mercedes and BMW. My back hates driving long distances, but you can drive this car till your eyes are crossed. Your butt and back never tire from these seats. see full Volkswagen Touareg review |