Lexus RX 2016 vs Lexus GX 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 438 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
|
Lexus GX is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 58 HP less power than Lexus GX, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Lexus GX. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 12.8 | |
|
The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 750 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | 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: | 4.89 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.85 m | |
|
Lexus RX is larger, but lower. Lexus RX is 1 cm longer than the Lexus GX, 1 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 553 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1832 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 600 | 32 400 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Lexus RX has
|
Lexus GX has
| |