Lexus ES 2001 vs Lexus RX 2003
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 9 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 12.2 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Lexus ES over 15,000 km in a year you can save 450 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Lexus ES gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.68 m | |
| Lexus ES is 9 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2130 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus ES has 29 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. This could mean that the Lexus ES uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6800 | |
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