Lexus LX 1998 vs Toyota Land Cruiser 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 4.2 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus LX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Toyota Land Cruiser) 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 belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 234 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 430 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Lexus LX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LX engine produces 30 HP more power than Toyota Land Cruiser, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Toyota Land Cruiser. Thanks to more power Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 16.0 | 12.6 | |
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The Toyota Land Cruiser is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Land Cruiser, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LX could require 510 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 96 litres | 96 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 690 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 560'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus GX | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus LX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Lexus LX and Toyota Land Cruiser are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 541 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2510 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Land Cruiser. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`112 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 10 800 | |
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