Lexus LX 2015 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.5 Diesel | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Lexus LX) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Land Cruiser) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 272 HP | 282 HP | |
| Torque: | 650 NM | 387 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 10 HP less power than Toyota Land Cruiser, but torque is 263 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Despite less power, Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 10.8 | |
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The Lexus LX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that by driving the Lexus LX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LX 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: | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Land Cruiser | Used also on Toyota Tundra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Land Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.88 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 29 cm longer than the Toyota Land Cruiser, 10 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 701 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus LX has more luggage capacity. Lexus LX has 80 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 3`350 | 2`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 102 000 | 27 400 | |
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