Lexus NX
Lexus NX
250 Luxury
RM 375,888
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0TSI
RM 255,990
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Lexus NX vs Volkswagen Golf GTI Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Lexus NX and Volkswagen Golf GTI, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Lexus NX priced at RM 375,888 while the Volkswagen Golf GTI Cars has a price tag of RM 255,990. Comparing the technical specifications, Volkswagen Golf GTI engine displacement is 1998 while the Lexus NX houses a 2487 engine.

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Overview: Lexus NX vs Golf GTI

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 204 hp 261 hp
Engine Displacement 2487 cc 1998 cc

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User Ratings & Review Comparison

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From The Experts

Things we like

Edgy and dynamic styling

Luxurious interior packed with features

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Powerful engine

Handling and travelling comfort finely balanced

Flexible interior

 

 

 

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Things we don't like

Cabin space could have been better

Thirsty turbocharged petrol engine

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Infotainment unit not user-friendly

Styling isn’t the best in class

Abundant use of hard plastics

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 520 L --
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 55 L 50 L
Front Tread 1605 mm --
Rear Tread 1625 mm --
Kerb Weight 1765 kg --
Gross Weight 2265 kg --
Length 4660 mm 4289 mm
Width 1865 mm 1789 mm
Height 1670 mm 1437 mm
Wheel Base 2690 mm 2627 mm
Ground Clearance 195 mm --
Turning Radius 5.8 m --
No Of Doors 5 5
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
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Engine Details

Engine 2.5L Petrol Engine, In-line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve
No Of Cylinders 4 4
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC --
Compression Ratio 13.0:1 --
Emission Norm Compliance Euro 6 --
Bore X Stroke 87.5 x 103.4mm --
Fuel Supply System -- Direct Injection
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 2487 cc 1998 cc
Power 204 hp 261 hp
Torque 243 Nm 370 Nm
Acceleration 9.1 s 5.9 s
Top Speed 250 kmph --
RPM At Max Power 6600 RPM --
RPM At Max Torque 4000-5000 RPM 1600-4500 RPM
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Steering

Power Steering Yes Yes
Adjustable Steering Column Yes Yes
Steering Column Tilt & Telescopic Adjustable
Steering Type Electric Power Power
Steering Gear Type Rack & Pinion Rack & Pinion

Suspension & Brakes

Front Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Double Wishbone Multi-Link

Transmission

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Gear Box 8-Speed 7-Speed
Drive Type AWD FWD
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle Yes Yes

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 18 Inch
Tyre Size 235/50 R20 225/40 R18
Tyre Type Runflat Radial
Wheel Size R20 R18
Spare Tyre Size 235/50 R20 --
Spare Tyre Material Alloy --
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Safety

Advance Safety Feature Pre Collision System, Lane Keeping Assist Pre Collision System, Lane Keeping Assist Lane Assist Lane Assist
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Brake Assist Yes Yes
Ebd Yes Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System Yes Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Crash Sensor Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Curtain Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Front Yes Yes
Side Airbag-Rear No --
Knee Airbags Yes --
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Front Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear Camera Yes Yes
360 Camera Yes --
Hill-Start Assist Control Yes --
Downhill Assist Control Yes --
Front Impact Beams Yes Yes
Side Impact Beams Yes Yes
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes --
Electric Parking Brake Yes Yes
Blind Spot monitor Yes --
Lane Departure Warning System Yes --
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes --
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Security

Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Anti Theft Device Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Automatic Climate Control Yes Yes
Air Quality Control Yes Yes
Rear A/C Vents Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Ventilated Front Seats Yes --
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Drive Mode Normal, Eco, Sport Normal, Eco, Sport --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Front Yes Yes
Cup Holders-Rear Yes Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes --
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Rear Reading Lamp Yes Yes
Vanity Mirror Yes Yes
Trunk Light Yes Yes
Memory Seats Yes Yes
Head-Up Display Yes Yes
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Display Size 14 Inch 14 Inch 12.9 Inch 12.9 Inch
Apple Carplay/Android Auto Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
FM/AM/Radio Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Speakers Rear Yes Yes
No Of Speakers 10 10 8 8
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes Yes
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Audio System -- Harman Kardon Harman Kardon
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Instrumentation

Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Digital Clock Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Tacho Meter Yes Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter Yes Yes

Seats & Upholstery

Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Adjustable Headrest Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Seat Lumbar Support Yes Yes
Heated Seats - Front No --
Heated Seats - Rear No No
Rear Seat Headrest Yes Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest Yes Yes
Fabric Upholstery No --
Leather Seats Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes Yes
Seat Upholstery Leather Leather Leather Leather
Leather-Wrapped Gear Knob Yes --
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Exterior

Electric Folding Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror No No
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes Yes
Power Antenna No No
Rain Sensing Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Wiper Yes Yes
Rear Window Washer Yes --
Rear Window Defogger Yes Yes
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
Daytime Running Lights LED LED LED LED
Taillight Type LED LED LED LED
Headlamps Washer Yes --
Fog Lights Front Yes --
Fog Lights Rear Yes Yes
Roof Carrier No --
Roof Rail Yes --
Rear Spoiler Yes --
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
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Miscellaneous

Driving Experience Control Eco Yes --

Interior

Ambient Light Yes Yes
Sun Visors Yes Yes

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Lexus NX vs Volkswagen Golf GTI FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between Lexus NX vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?

NX is priced at RM 375,888 and Golf GTI is priced at RM 255,990. Hence Golf GTI is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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Which Car has more power between Lexus NX vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?

The Lexus NX has power of 204 hp with 243 Nm torque and Volkswagen Golf GTI has power of 261 hp with 370 Nm torque. Thus making Golf GTI the more powerful as compared to NX.

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Which Car has more safety features between Lexus NX vs Volkswagen Golf GTI?

NX safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Knee Airbags, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, 360 Camera, Hill-Start Assist Control, Downhill Assist Control, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Electric Parking Brake, Blind Spot monitor, Lane Departure Warning System, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

Golf GTI safety features: Anti-Lock Braking System, Brake Assist, Ebd, Vehicle Stability Control System, Traction Control, Crash Sensor, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Curtain Airbags, Side Airbag-Front, Door Ajar Warning, Seat Belt Warning, Rear Seat Belts, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Child Safety Locks, ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Parking Sensors, Front Parking Sensors, Rear Parking Sensors, Rear Camera, Front Impact Beams, Side Impact Beams, Engine Check Warning, Electric Parking Brake and Rear Cross Traffic Alert

The Lexus NX has higher number of sefety features than Golf GTI, hence Lexus NX is more safer than Volkswagen Golf GTI.

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Which Car has more comfort features between NX vs Golf GTI?

NX comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Cruise Control, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Memory Seats, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

Golf GTI comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Accessory Power Outlet, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, Bottle Holder, Cup Holders-Front, Cup Holders-Rear, Keyless Entry, Adaptive Cruise Control, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Rear Reading Lamp, Vanity Mirror, Trunk Light, Automatic Headlamps, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Memory Seats, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

The Lexus NX and Volkswagen Golf GTI both have same Comfort Features.

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What is NX vs Golf GTI dimension size comparison?

The NX dimension are 4660 mm length, 1865 mm width, 1670 mm height while the Golf GTI Dimensions are 4289 mm length, 1789 mm width, 1437 mm height. Hence, the NX is more longer, NX is more wider and NX is more higher.

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