Lexus HS 2009 vs Mitsubishi ASX 2013
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.4 Hybrid | 2.3 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus HS) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Mitsubishi ASX), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 360 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Lexus HS engine produces 3 HP less power than Mitsubishi ASX, whereas torque is 173 NM less than Mitsubishi ASX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.63 m | |
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Lexus HS is larger, but lower. Lexus HS is 40 cm longer than the Mitsubishi ASX, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus HS is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 343 litres | 419 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1219 litres | |
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Mitsubishi ASX has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus HS has 76 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi ASX. This could mean that the Lexus HS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`670 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 000 | |
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