Lexus RX 2012 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.5 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Lexus NX) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 33 HP more power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Lexus NX. Despite the higher power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 7.4 | |
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The Lexus NX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 360 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 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: | 17 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Highlander | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.65 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 14 cm longer than the Lexus NX, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 476 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1520 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 30 litres less trunk space than the Lexus NX. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.7 metres less than that of the Lexus NX, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`410 | 2`334 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Lexus RX scores higher in safety tests. The Lexus RX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 200 | 26 000 | |
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