Lexus RX 2009 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 269 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 385 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 8 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, but torque is 39 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 13.5 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Pathfinder, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX 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 | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus RX and Nissan Pathfinder are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2091 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1 metres less than that of the Nissan Pathfinder, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`793 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 5200 | |
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