Lexus RX 2012 vs Toyota RAV4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Despite the higher power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 8.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
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: | 16 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Highlander | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.67 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 20 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1705 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 131 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. This could mean that the Lexus RX 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 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`087 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus RX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 12 800 | |
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