Lexus GX 2002 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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 | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 403 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 64 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, whereas torque is 31 NM more than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 10.1 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 690 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder 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 | 440'000 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 | 27 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Pathfinder might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 15 cm longer than the Nissan Pathfinder, 9 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 2091 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 723 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Pathfinder. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 422 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 6400 | |
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