Lexus RX 2012 vs Toyota RAV4 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 179 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 233 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 98 HP more power than Toyota RAV4, whereas torque is 113 NM more than Toyota RAV4. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 8.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Camry, 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2013 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2013 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.67 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger. Lexus RX is 20 cm longer than the Toyota RAV4, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 577 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1570 litres | 1705 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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 Toyota RAV4 (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`545 kg | 2`087 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`975 kg | 1`610 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 477 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 16 procentiem more than Toyota RAV4. Therefore, Lexus RX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus RX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 200 | 11 000 | |
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