Lexus LX 1998 vs Nissan Patrol 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Patrol) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 234 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 16.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 74 HP more power than Nissan Patrol, whereas torque is 54 NM more than Nissan Patrol. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 10.8 | |
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The Nissan Patrol is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 5.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Patrol, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 780 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 95 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Patrol 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: | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | 220 mm (8.7 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 350'000 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: | 14 years | 26 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GX | Used also on Nissan Terrano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Patrol might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 5.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Lexus LX is 26 cm shorter than the Nissan Patrol, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus LX is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | 810 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | 2226 litres | |
| Lexus LX has 269 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Patrol. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus LX (by 284 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Patrol. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 3`110 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 16 400 | |
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