Lexus GX 2013 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 350 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 58 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 88 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 7.8 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 750 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 280'000 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: | 20 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.71 m | |
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Lexus GX is smaller, but higher. Lexus GX is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 621 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`990 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 400 | 26 600 | |
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