Lexus GX 2002 vs Porsche Cayenne 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| 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 | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 12 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, but torque is 124 NM more than Porsche Cayenne. Despite less power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 13.5 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 100 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayenne 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 | 390'000 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 Porsche Cayenne 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 | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.70 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 11 cm longer than the Porsche Cayenne, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 1770 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 698 litres more trunk space than the Porsche Cayenne. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 743 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 1 metres more than that of the Porsche Cayenne, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`945 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 6400 | |
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