Lexus GX 2010 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.5 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 chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 615 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 61 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, but torque is 170 NM less than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 10.0 | |
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 2.8 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 420 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1020 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Used also on Lexus LX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.97 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.95 m | |
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Lexus GX is smaller. Lexus GX is 15 cm shorter than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1833 litres | 701 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 1833 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 701 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1833 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.4 metres less than that of the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means Lexus GX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`948 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 20 800 | |
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