Lexus GX 2002 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 48 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, but torque is 6 NM less than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 10.2 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 82 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 330'000 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 Lexus GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Used also on Land Rover Discovery | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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: | 4.89 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 10 cm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.8 metres more than that of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 5600 | |
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