Lexus RX 2016 vs Toyota Avensis 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 | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 86 HP more power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 154 NM more than Toyota Avensis. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.0 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1050 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
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 Toyota Avensis engine could be longer. | |||
| 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 Camry | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine: Owners often report increasing oil consumption, which becomes particularly pronounced over time. Additionally, the water pump has a limited service life, and after 150,000 km, the timing chain tends to ... More about Toyota Avensis 2009 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.48 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 20 cm longer than the Toyota Avensis, 9 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 509 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Lexus RX has 44 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 4200 | |
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