Lexus GX 2013 vs Lexus GX 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| 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 | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GX 2013 is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX 2013 engine produces 58 HP more power than Lexus GX 2002, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Lexus GX 2002. Thanks to more power Lexus GX 2013 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 14.7 | |
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The Lexus GX 2013 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX 2013 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX 2002, which means that by driving the Lexus GX 2013 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GX 2013 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) | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 700'000 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 2002 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 14 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 2013 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus GX 2013 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: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.85 m | |
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Lexus GX 2013 is smaller. Lexus GX 2013 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus GX 2002, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 8 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 621 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 1238 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1832 litres | 2513 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX 2002 (by 681 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`990 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 12 800 | |
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