Lexus GX 2002 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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 | |
| 700 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 227 mm (8.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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: | 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 | 958 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2513 litres | 2013 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 280 litres more trunk space than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 500 litres). | |||
| 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: | 2`800 kg | 3`070 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`150 kg | 2`455 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 650 kg | 615 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 4800 | |
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