Lexus GX 2010 vs Lexus RX 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Lexus GX engine produces 19 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Lexus RX. Despite the higher power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 10.6 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.69 m | |
| Lexus GX is 7 cm longer than the Lexus RX, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GX is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1833 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 1833 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1833 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus RX. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`948 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 13 600 | |
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