Lexus IS 2001 vs Lexus RX 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | 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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 214 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 288 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus IS engine produces 10 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.0 | 12.2 | |
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The Lexus IS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus IS consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Lexus IS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Lexus IS 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.68 m | |
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Lexus IS is smaller. Lexus IS is 24 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus IS is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
475 litres | 2130 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 129 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 1655 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 1.4 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`990 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 5800 | |
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