Lexus GX 2010 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 282 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 14 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 10.8 | |
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Used also on Toyota Tundra | |
| 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. | |||
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`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 19 800 | |
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