Lexus ES 2004 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: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 228 HP | 230 HP | |
| Torque: | 325 NM | 328 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Lexus ES engine produces 2 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Lexus RX. Despite less power, Lexus ES reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 13 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.68 m | |
| Lexus ES is 10 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus ES is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | 490 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 80 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 | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6800 | |
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