Lexus RX 2003 vs Lexus RX 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 328 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
| Lexus RX 2003 engine produces 47 HP less power than Lexus RX 2009, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Lexus RX 2009. Despite less power, Lexus RX 2003 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 10.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 72 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX 2009 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RX 2009 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.69 m | |
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Lexus RX 2003 is smaller. Lexus RX 2003 is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus RX 2009, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX 2003 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 13 600 | |
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