Lexus NX
Lexus NX
250 Luxury
RM 375,888
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Volkswagen Golf R
Volkswagen Golf R
R Performance Package
RM 334,012
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Lexus NX vs Volkswagen Golf R Comparison

The detailed Cars comparison of Lexus NX and Volkswagen Golf R, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Lexus NX priced at RM 375,888 while the Volkswagen Golf R Cars has a price tag of RM 334,012. Comparing the technical specifications, Volkswagen Golf R engine displacement is 1998 while the Lexus NX houses a 2487 engine.

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Overview: Lexus NX vs Golf R

Key Features

Transmission Type Automatic Dual Clutch
Seating Capacity 5 Seats 5 Seats
Power 204 hp 316 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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Superb performance

Quiet and comfortable ride

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Things we don't like

Cabin space could have been better

Thirsty turbocharged petrol engine

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Seat fabrics lack class

Steering wheel-mounted buttons cumbersome to operate

Rear seat lacks space

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Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume 520 L 381 L
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 55 L 45 L
Front Tread 1605 mm --
Rear Tread 1625 mm --
Kerb Weight 1765 kg --
Gross Weight 2265 kg --
Length 4660 mm 4290 mm
Width 1865 mm 1789 mm
Height 1670 mm 1458 mm
Wheel Base 2690 mm 2630 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, In-line 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
Turbocharger/Supercharger -- Turbocharged
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Performance

Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Engine Displacement 2487 cc 1998 cc
Power 204 hp 316 hp
Torque 243 Nm 400 Nm
Acceleration 9.1 s 4.8 s
Top Speed 250 kmph 250 kmph
RPM At Max Power 6600 RPM 5600-6500 RPM
RPM At Max Torque 4000-5000 RPM 2000-5600 RPM
Fuel Consumption -- 7.8
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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 Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type Ventilated Discs Discs
Front Suspension MacPherson Strut McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Double Wishbone Multi-Link

Transmission

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

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Wheel Covers No No
Alloy Wheel Size 20 Inch 19 Inch
Tyre Size 235/50 R20 235/35 R19
Tyre Type Runflat Radial
Wheel Size R20 R19
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 Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Driver Alert System Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist, Driver Alert System
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 No
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 No
Lane Departure Warning System Yes No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks Yes Yes
Park Assist -- No
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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 Yes
Ventilated Rear Seats No No
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
Engine Start/Stop Button Yes Yes
Drive Mode Normal, Eco, Sport Normal, Eco, Sport --
Central Console Armrest Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Front & Rear Front & Rear
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 No
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 10 Inch 10 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 10 10
Navigation System Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio No No
Voice Control Yes --
Touch Screen Yes Yes
Audio System -- Harmon Kardon Sound System Harmon Kardon Sound System
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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
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 10 Inch 10 Inch
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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 --
Folding Table Rear -- No
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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 No
Fog Lights Front Yes --
Fog Lights Rear Yes Yes
Roof Carrier No No
Roof Rail Yes --
Rear Spoiler Yes Yes
Removable Convertible Top No No
Side Stepper No No
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank Yes Yes
Tinted Glass -- No
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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 R FAQs

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

NX is priced at RM 375,888 and Golf R is priced at RM 334,012. Hence Golf R is the cheapest amongst these cars.

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

The Lexus NX has power of 204 hp with 243 Nm torque and Volkswagen Golf R has power of 316 hp with 400 Nm torque. Thus making Golf R the more powerful as compared to NX.

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

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 R 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, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Sensing Door Locks

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

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

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 R comfort features: Air Conditioner, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Rear A/C Vents, Heater, Ventilated Front Seats, Engine Start/Stop Button, Central Console Armrest, 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, Head-Up Display and Wireless Charger

The Lexus NX has higher number of comfort features than Golf R, hence Lexus NX is more comfortable than Volkswagen Golf R.

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Which Car had higher top speed between Lexus NX vs Volkswagen Golf R?

The Lexus NX has top speed of 250 kmph and Volkswagen Golf R has power of 250 kmph . The Lexus NX and Volkswagen Golf R both have same Top Speed.

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What is NX vs Golf R dimension size comparison?

The NX dimension are 4660 mm length, 1865 mm width, 1670 mm height while the Golf R Dimensions are 4290 mm length, 1789 mm width, 1458 mm height. Hence, the NX is more longer, NX is more wider and NX is more higher.

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