Lexus GX 2013 vs Toyota Highlander 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 337 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.7 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 47 HP more power than Toyota Highlander, whereas torque is 101 NM more than Toyota Highlander. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 10.6 | |
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The Toyota Highlander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Highlander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 330 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 197 mm (7.8 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Lexus RX, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Highlander might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.93 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.73 m | |
| Lexus GX is 2 cm longer than the Toyota Highlander, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 621 litres | 391 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1832 litres | 2370 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Lexus GX has more luggage space (by 230 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota Highlander (by 538 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 5.9 meters | |
| 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`755 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 21 800 | |
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