Lexus RX 1997 vs Honda Accord 2003
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Honda Accord has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Lexus RX is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Honda Accord can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 (petrol) | 2.0 - 2.4 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 201 - 223 HP | 140 - 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 - 301 NM | 190 - 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 - 9.2 seconds | 7.9 - 10.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 - 13.0 | 5.4 - 9.4 | |
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Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 4.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than Honda Accord. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.44 m | |
| Lexus RX is 8 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 22 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 860 litres | 459 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | no data | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus RX has 401 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Honda Accord, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`258 | ~ 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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