Lexus LX 1998 vs Toyota RAV4 2003
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus LX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Toyota RAV4 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus LX is available only with four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Toyota RAV4 also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 4.7 (petrol) | 1.8 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 234 - 275 HP | 116 - 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 328 - 438 NM | 161 - 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.6 - 12.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 7.1 - 9.8 | |
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Lexus LX petrol engines consumes on average 7.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 160 - 170 mm (6.3 - 6.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.70 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 66 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 19 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | 678 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | 1909 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus LX has 137 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Lexus LX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 601 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 1.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 3`112 | ~ 1`836 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 3000 | |
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