Lexus RX 2016 vs Porsche Cayenne 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 62 HP less power than Porsche Cayenne, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Porsche Cayenne. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.2 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Porsche Cayenne, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 360'000 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 Porsche Cayenne engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
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 | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1780 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`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 30 400 | |
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