Lexus NX 2014 vs Toyota RAV4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Lexus NX engine produces 24 HP less power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Toyota RAV4. Despite less power, Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 8.5 | |
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The Lexus NX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus NX consumes 3.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that by driving the Lexus NX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Lexus NX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Toyota RAV4 2012: It has proactive automatic four-wheel drive with Auto, Lock and Sport modes. In Auto mode, the car has front-wheel drive under normal conditions. If wheel slip is detected, torque is transferred to the rear wheels via an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch. In Sport mode, torque is transferred almost instantaneously between the front and rear wheels to improve cornering performance, with up to 50 percent of engine power going to the rear wheels. Lock mode can be activated at speeds below 40 km/h and provides constant four-wheel drive. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 185 mm (7.3 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus NX 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. Note, however, that this Lexus NX version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Lexus NX 2014 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota RAV4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus NX is 6 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus NX is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | 1705 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus NX has 102 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Lexus NX 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 Toyota RAV4 (by 185 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 1.5 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Lexus NX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 2`087 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Toyota RAV4 scores higher in safety tests. The Lexus NX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 12 800 | |
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