Lexus vs. Volkswagen
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Lexus and Volkswagen contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Lexus and Volkswagen cars.
When comparing the Lexus brand to the Volkswagen brand, Lexus has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, horsepower, fuel efficiency, retained value, vehicle rankings and variety of models offered. Volkswagen has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, towing capacity and safety.
Lexus versus Volkswagen: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Lexus versus Volkswagen pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Volkswagen in 1 out of 1 vehicle comparisons. Volkswagen also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Lexus models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Lexus versus Volkswagen: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Lexus vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Lexus offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Volkswagen offers a greater towing capacity in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Lexus versus Volkswagen: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: Volkswagen has better safety ratings in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Lexus shows higher ratings for retained value in 1 out of 1 comparisons.
Available Body Styles: Lexus offers 18 SUVs, 8 sedans, 5 coupes, and 1 convertible. In comparison, Volkswagen offers 5 SUVs, 2 sedans, 2 hatchbacks, and 1 minivan.
Drivetrain Options: Lexus offers 16 gasoline vehicles, 10 hybrids, 3 plug-in hybrids, and 2 electric vehicles. Volkswagen offers 8 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.
Lexus offers 24 all-wheel-drive models, 8 front-wheel-drive models, and 9 rear-wheel-drive models. Volkswagen offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 7 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$52,529 - $67,035
New Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
$38,737 - $56,016
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
$50,178 - $62,847
Used Car Pricing
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
$35,998 - $51,121
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
38.9%
5-Year Depreciation (Lower is better)
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
53.5%
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
275 hp / 317 foot-lbs
Horsepower / Torque
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
269 hp / 273 foot-lbs
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
22 / 29 / 25
MPG (city/highway/combined)
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
20 / 26 / 22
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
3500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
5000 lbs
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Overall Quality Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
Not available
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.4 / 10
iSeeCars Safety Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Lexus RX 350
8.5 / 10
iSeeCars Resale Value Ratings
SUVs
Volkswagen Atlas
7.6 / 10
