Lexus RX 2009 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Pathfinder) 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 | Double-row timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 87 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, but torque is 104 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.0 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 240 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Pathfinder 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 28 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 Nissan Navara, Nissan Murano | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus RX 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: | 4.74 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus RX is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan Pathfinder, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 190 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 2091 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.5 metres less than that of the Nissan Pathfinder, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`545 kg | 2`880 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`050 kg | 2`160 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 495 kg | 720 kg | |
| Lexus RX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 45 procentiem less than Nissan Pathfinder. Therefore, Nissan Pathfinder is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 8200 | |
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