Lexus RX 2016 vs Toyota Avensis 2009

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Lexus RX
2016 - 2019
Toyota Avensis
2009 - 2012
Body: Crossover / SUVSedan
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Automatic Manual/Automatic
Lexus RX is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Toyota Avensis has both automatic and manual transmission options.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)Front wheel drive (FWD)
Lexus RX is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Toyota Avensis can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 2.0 - 3.51.6 - 2.2

Performance

Power: 238 - 313 HP126 - 177 HP
Torque: 335 - 363 NM160 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7 - 9.5 seconds8.5 - 10.4 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.2 - 10.75.4 - 7.0
Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 2.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Avensis.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.90 m4.70 m
Width: 1.90 m1.81 m
Height: 1.71 m1.48 m
Lexus RX is larger.
Lexus RX is 21 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 9 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 23 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 553 litres509 litres
Lexus RX has more luggage capacity.
Lexus RX has 44 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis.
Turning diameter: 11.8 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1 metres more than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`591~ 2`053
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Average price (€): 27 4004200
Pros and Cons: Lexus RX has
  • automatic transmission only
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
Toyota Avensis has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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