Lexus LX 2012 vs Lexus GX 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 438 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 71 HP more power than Lexus GX, whereas torque is 92 NM more than Lexus GX. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.8 | 12.8 | |
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The Lexus GX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus GX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 840'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.01 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.97 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.92 m | 1.85 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 13 cm longer than the Lexus GX, 9 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 8 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 701 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 701 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1276 litres | 1832 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 556 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 64 600 | 33 200 | |
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