Lexus RX 1997 vs Lexus RX 2003

 
Lexus RX
1997 - 2003
Lexus RX
2003 - 2006
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 3.0 Petrol3.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 201 HP204 HP
Torque: 283 NM283 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.2 seconds9 seconds
Lexus RX 2003 is a more dynamic driving.
Lexus RX 1997 engine produces 3 HP less power than Lexus RX 2003, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX 1997 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 13.012.2
The Lexus RX 2003 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Lexus RX 1997 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX 2003, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX 1997 could require 120 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 73 litres72 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 560 km in combined cycle590 km in combined cycle
700 km on highway760 km on highway
Lexus RX 2003 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Drive type

Wheel drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.74 m
Width: 1.82 m1.84 m
Height: 1.66 m1.68 m
Lexus RX 1997 is smaller.
Lexus RX 1997 is 16 cm shorter than the Lexus RX 2003, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX 1997 is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 489 litres439 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1725 litres2130 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Lexus RX 1997 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX 2003. The Lexus RX 2003 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX 2003 (by 405 litres).
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus RX 1997 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Lexus RX 2003, which means Lexus RX 1997 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 2`2702`380
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 30006800
Pros and Cons: Lexus RX has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Lexus RX has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • better manoeuvrability
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