Lexus ES 2001 vs Toyota Highlander 2009
| 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 | 2.7 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 213 HP | 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 298 NM | 186 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Lexus ES is more dynamic to drive. Lexus ES engine produces 26 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 112 NM more than Toyota Highlander. Thanks to more power Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 9.8 | |
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The Lexus ES is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus ES consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that by driving the Lexus ES over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.76 m | |
| Lexus ES is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Highlander, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 30 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 292 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 292 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 410 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2282 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`432 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | no data | |
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