Lexus GX 2002 vs Land Rover Range Rover 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.9 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) 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 | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 390 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 61 HP more power than Land Rover Range Rover, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Land Rover Range Rover. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 11.3 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Range Rover 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 480'000 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 | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Used only for this car | |
| 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 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 | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.96 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.82 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GX is 6 cm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 3 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, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 400 | 5400 | |
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