Lexus RX 1997 vs Opel Monterey 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.1 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Opel Monterey) 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: | 201 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 16.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 87 HP more power than Opel Monterey, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Opel Monterey. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 11.3 | |
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The Opel Monterey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Monterey, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 85 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Monterey 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: | 4.58 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.84 m | |
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Lexus RX is larger, but lower. Lexus RX is 4 cm longer than the Opel Monterey, 8 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 1339 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1725 litres | 1934 litres | |
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Opel Monterey has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 850 litres less trunk space than the Opel Monterey. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Monterey (by 209 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Opel Monterey, which means Lexus RX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2800 | 2400 | |
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