Lexus RX 2003 vs Nissan Pathfinder 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 174 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 403 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 30 HP more power than Nissan Pathfinder, but torque is 120 NM less than Nissan Pathfinder. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.1 | |
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The Nissan Pathfinder is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.1 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 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 960 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus RX and Nissan Pathfinder are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 515 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 2091 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 76 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Pathfinder. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 39 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`380 | 2`880 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 6200 | |
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