Lexus LX 2002 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: | 275 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Lexus LX engine produces 40 HP more power than Toyota 4-Runner, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Toyota 4-Runner. Despite the higher power, Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 14.1 | |
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The Toyota 4-Runner is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota 4-Runner, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | |
| Ground clearance: | 220 mm (8.7 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 | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Lexus LX, Lexus GX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota 4-Runner might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 9 cm longer than the Toyota 4-Runner, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | 1195 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | 2050 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus LX has 654 litres less trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. 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 460 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota 4-Runner, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 000 | no data | |
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