Lexus LX 2015 vs Nissan Patrol 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 5.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 321 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 527 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 46 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 140 litres | |
| 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) | 273 mm (10.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Patrol can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Infiniti QX56 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus LX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 5.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.94 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus LX is 8 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus LX is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 701 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1267 litres | 2693 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Lexus LX has 231 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. The Nissan Patrol may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Patrol (by 1426 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`350 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 102 000 | no data | |
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