Lexus RX 2019 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 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 (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 294 HP | 306 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 12 HP less power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, whereas torque is 342 NM less than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.0 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 86 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Land Rover Range Rover, Land Rover Discovery | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Land Rover Range Rover Sport might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.07 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.80 m | |
| Lexus RX is 12 cm longer than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 18 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 780 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 227 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. 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: | 11.6 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.8 metres less than that of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`715 | 3`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 000 | 57 000 | |
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