Lexus GX 2002 vs Toyota 4-Runner 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Lexus GX engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota 4-Runner, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 14.1 | |
| Lexus GX consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota 4-Runner, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - Part time 4WD | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 231 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota 4-Runner 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 | 700'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 9 cm longer than the Toyota 4-Runner, 7 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 1195 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 2050 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 43 litres more trunk space than the Toyota 4-Runner. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 463 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 1.3 metres more than that of the Toyota 4-Runner, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | no data | |
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