Lexus RX 1997 vs Mitsubishi Pajero 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mitsubishi Pajero) 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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 292 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 76 HP more power than Mitsubishi Pajero, but torque is 9 NM less than Mitsubishi Pajero. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 7.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 12.5 | |
| Lexus RX consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mitsubishi Pajero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 92 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 850 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: | 4.58 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.90 m | |
| Lexus RX is 12 cm shorter than the Mitsubishi Pajero, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus RX is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1725 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mitsubishi Pajero. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 3`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 2800 | |
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