Lexus LX 1998 vs Land Rover Range Rover 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 234 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 57 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Land Rover Range Rover. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 11.3 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Range Rover gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GX | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Land Rover Range Rover engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LX is 6 cm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LX is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.5 metres more than that of the Land Rover Range Rover, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | 5400 | |
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