Lexus RX 1997 vs Toyota Camry 2001

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Lexus RX
1997 - 2003
Toyota Camry
2001 - 2004
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 Camry 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 Camry can be equipped only with front wheel drive.
Engines: 3.02.4 - 3.0

Performance

Power: 201 - 223 HP152 - 186 HP
Torque: 283 - 301 NM218 - 273 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 - 9.2 seconds9.1 - 10.5 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 11.6 - 13.08.6 - 11.0
Lexus RX petrol engines consumes on average 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than Toyota Camry.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.82 m
Width: 1.82 m1.80 m
Height: 1.66 m1.50 m
Lexus RX is 24 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 16 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 860 litresno data
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
2130 litresno data
Turning diameter: 12.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 2`258~ 1`600
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): 30004000
Pros and Cons: Lexus RX has
  • automatic transmission only
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower price
Toyota Camry has
  • both manual and automatic
  • lower fuel consumption for petrol engines
  • better manoeuvrability
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