Lexus RX 2016 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 178 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 261 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 60 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, whereas torque is 89 NM more than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 12.2 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 88 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 880 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 32 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.87 m | |
| Lexus RX is 1 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 2 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 663 litres | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero has more luggage space. Lexus RX has 110 litres less trunk space than the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 30 000 | 19 400 | |
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