Lexus RX 2003 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 202 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 318 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 2 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, but torque is 35 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 13.8 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 90 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| Mitsubishi Pajero 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 | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.86 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 9 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 215 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 215 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 439 litres | 415 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 1700 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Lexus RX has more luggage space (by 24 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 430 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 3800 | |
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