Lexus GX 2010 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Land Cruiser) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 173 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 123 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 8.1 | |
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 4.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 705 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota Land Cruiser 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: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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: | 19 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Used also on Toyota Hilux | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus GX 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. | |||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 3.0 engine: The engine tends to be noisy and vibrate.
Nozzle life is limited when using poor quality fuel.
Increased oil consumption tends to occur over time. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus GX is 5 cm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GX is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1833 litres | 104 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 1833 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1833 litres | 1930 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Land Cruiser (by 97 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`948 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 18 600 | |
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