Lexus RX 2003 vs Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Land Rover Range Rover Sport) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 600 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 41 HP less power than Land Rover Range Rover Sport, whereas torque is 317 NM less than Land Rover Range Rover Sport. Despite less power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 9.2 | |
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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 450 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 84 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 5 cm shorter than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 958 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
2130 litres | 2013 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 519 litres less trunk space than the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 117 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 Land Rover Range Rover Sport, 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`380 kg | 3`175 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5000 | 8600 | |
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