Lexus GX 2005 vs Lexus LX 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 270 HP | 234 HP | |
| Torque: | 447 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 36 HP more power than Lexus LX, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Lexus LX. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 16.0 | |
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The Lexus GX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus LX, which means that by driving the Lexus GX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 690 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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: | 4.78 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.90 m | 1.85 m | |
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Lexus GX is smaller, but higher. Lexus GX is 11 cm shorter than the Lexus LX, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 541 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 2510 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Lexus GX has 697 litres more trunk space than the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 3 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus LX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`790 | 3`112 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 13 200 | |
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