Kia Mohave 2016 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 274 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 362 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Kia Mohave engine produces 26 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 2 NM more than Lexus RX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 9.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 73 litres | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sorento, Hyundai Grandeur, Hyundai ix55, Kia Opirus | 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. Kia Mohave might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.92 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.81 m | 1.71 m | |
| Kia Mohave is 1 cm shorter 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. Kia Mohave has 203 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 30 000 | |
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