Lexus RX 2016 vs Nissan Murano 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 254 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 368 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Murano is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 16 HP less power than Nissan Murano, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Nissan Murano. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.3 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Murano, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 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 Nissan Murano engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Used also on Nissan Pathfinder | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus RX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.92 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus RX and Nissan Murano are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 909 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1897 litres | |
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Nissan Murano has more luggage space. Lexus RX has 356 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Murano. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 21 200 | |
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