Land Rover Range Rover Velar vs. Lexus RX 350
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and Lexus RX 350 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Land Rover Range Rover Velar and the Lexus RX 350.
When comparing the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's and the Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, The Lexus RX 350 has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's and the Lexus RX 350's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 350 is a better car than the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Pricing: A used 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar ranges from $59,987 to $84,240 while a used 2024 Lexus RX 350 is priced between $52,993 to $66,936. For a new model, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar's price is between $66,497 and $86,470, with the Lexus RX 350 priced between $52,880 and $67,145.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar loses 51.7 percent of its value and the Lexus RX 350 loses 42.5 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 350 retains 9.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 6.5 out of 10 while the Lexus RX 350's quality rating is 8.4 out of 10. This results in the Land Rover Range Rover Velar being ranked 15 out of 20 Best Luxury Midsize SUVs and the Lexus RX 350 being ranked 2 out of 20.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Land Rover Range Rover Velar is 5.8 out of 10. For the Lexus RX 350 the reliability rating is 8.9 out of 10. This gives the Lexus RX 350 a substantial advantage in reliability compared to the Land Rover Range Rover Velar.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Land Rover Range Rover Velar’s base engine makes 247 horsepower, and the Lexus RX 350 base engine makes 275 horsepower. The Range Rover Velar is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 562 miles. The RX 350 is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 516 miles.This gives the Lexus RX 350 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Land Rover Range Rover Velar the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.
Safety Ratings: The Lexus RX 350 has an average safety rating of 4.42 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Lexus RX 350 has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$66,497 - $86,470
Starting MSRP:
$61,500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$52,880 - $67,145
Starting MSRP:
$48,600
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$72,087
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$48,600 - $127,200
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$69,397
Price Range:
$59,987 - $84,240
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
210
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
6,198
# Good or Great Deals:
63
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$59,910
Price Range:
$52,993 - $66,936
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$82,938
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
$54,923 - $133,203
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
2,781
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
723
# Good or Great Deals:
57
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$32,527
Depreciation %:
52.9%
Resale Value $:
$28,973
Residual Value %:
47.1%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$21,021
Depreciation %:
43.3%
Resale Value $:
$27,579
Residual Value %:
56.7%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
53.4%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
43.3% - 61%
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
6.5 / 10
Reliability:
5.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Lexus RX 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Land Rover Range Rover Velar
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 350
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
7.9 - 12.8
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
49.6%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
3.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Midsize SUVs)
0.8 - 41.1
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Rankings
Ranking
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18 out of / 20Lexus RX 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 20Ranking
1 out of / 19Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 68Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 20Ranking
3 out of / 10Ranking
5 out of / 68Ranking
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62 out of / 68Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Land Rover Range Rover Velar Trim Levels
P250 Dynamic SE, P250 S, P400 Dynamic HSE, P400 Dynamic SE
Lexus RX 350 Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT Handling, Luxury, Premium, Premium+
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.42 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
247 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
269 foot-lbs @ 1300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
275 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
317 foot-lbs @ 1700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.066 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 26 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
475 / 562 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 29 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
392 / 516 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Massage Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Wifi:
Standard
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
30.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
62.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
135.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
29.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
46.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4130 lbs
Width:
84.5 inches
Height:
66.3 inches
Length:
188.9 inches
Wheelbase:
113 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.4 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4155 lbs
Width:
75.6 inches
Height:
67.3 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
255/55R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/60R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ligurian Black Ultra Metallic Satin / Santorini Black Metallic
Blue
Constellation Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Petrolix Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Varesine Blue Metallic / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Gloss / Velocity Blue Ultra Metallic Satin
Brown
Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Gloss / Tourmaline Brown Ultra Metallic Satin
Gold
Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Gloss / Sunset Gold Ultra Metallic Satin
Gray
Carpathian Grey Metallic / Zadar Grey Metallic
Green
British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Gloss / British Racing Green Ultra Metallic Satin
Orange
Sanguinello Orange Ultra Metallic Gloss
Purple
Amethyst Grey-Purple Ultra Metallic Gloss
Red
Desire Red Ultra Metallic Gloss
Silver
Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ethereal Frost Silver Ultra Metallic Satin / Flux Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Flux Silver Ultra Metallic Satin / Hakuba Silver Metallic / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Gloss / Ionian Silver Ultra Metallic Satin
White
F
Exterior Colors
Black
Caviar
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Brown
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Cloudburst Gray
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Orange
Not available
Purple
Not available
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Iridium
White
Eminent White Pearl
Interior Colors
Blue
Raven Blue/Ebony
Gray
Cloud / Cloud/Ebony
Black
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Black
Black w/ Black Cascade Trim
White
Macadamia w/ Black Cascade Trim
