Lexus RX 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Hatchback | |
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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: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 223 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 301 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 6.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 27 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 9.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 285 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volkswagen Golf 2003: It has Haldex Generation II automatic four-wheel drive. Under normal driving conditions, the torque distribution is 90% to the front wheels and 10% to the rear wheels. If wheel spin is detected, the multi-disc clutch locks and the torque is evenly distributed between the axles (50%/50%). | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.46 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 33 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 860 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 1305 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Lexus RX has 585 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 825 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1.3 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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