Lexus GX 2005 vs Toyota 4-Runner 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 263 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 437 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Lexus GX engine produces 28 HP more power than Toyota 4-Runner, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Toyota 4-Runner. Despite the higher power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.8 | 14.1 | |
| Lexus GX consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota 4-Runner, which means that by driving the Lexus GX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 231 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota 4-Runner can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.78 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.76 m | |
| Lexus GX is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota 4-Runner, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GX is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 1195 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 2050 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GX has 43 litres more trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. The Toyota 4-Runner may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 463 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota 4-Runner, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 2`500 | |
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| Average price (€): | 12 200 | no data | |
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