Lexus RX 2016 vs Toyota Camry 2009
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 71 HP more power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 126 NM more than Toyota Camry. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 9.9 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 890 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Camry 2009 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 8 cm longer than the Toyota Camry, 8 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 535 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 18 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Camry. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 4800 | |
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