Lexus RX 2016 vs Porsche Cayenne 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Porsche Cayenne) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 550 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 7 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 200 NM less than Porsche Cayenne. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.8 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayenne 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) | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Cayenne can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Lexus RX is 4 cm longer than the Porsche Cayenne, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 670 litres | |
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Porsche Cayenne has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 117 litres less trunk space than the Porsche Cayenne. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 27 800 | 26 800 | |
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