Kia Mohave 2017 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Kia Mohave) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 549 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Kia Mohave engine produces 50 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 189 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Kia Mohave reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.3 | 9.0 | |
| Kia Mohave consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Mohave could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Kia Mohave gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 217 mm (8.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Kia Mohave 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: | 500'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Kia Mohave engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
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Kia Mohave is larger. Kia Mohave is 4 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 2 cm wider, while the height of Kia Mohave is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 553 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Kia Mohave has 203 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. This could mean that the Kia Mohave uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Mohave is 0.8 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Kia Mohave can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`164 | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | no data | 30 200 | |
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