Lexus GX 2002 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Pajero) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 165 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 373 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 73 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 61 NM more than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 10.1 | |
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The Mitsubishi Pajero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 4.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 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 | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Pajero 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger, but slightly lower. Lexus GX is 6 cm longer than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 8 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 215 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 215 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1238 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Lexus GX has more luggage space (by 823 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 813 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 1 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 3800 | |
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