Nissan Pathfinder 2005 vs Lexus RX 2009
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 269 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 385 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Pathfinder engine produces 8 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 39 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Nissan Pathfinder reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.5 | 10.6 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Pathfinder consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Pathfinder could require 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 80 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RX engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.69 m | |
| Nissan Pathfinder and Lexus RX are practically the same length. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 515 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2091 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Pathfinder is 1 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means Nissan Pathfinder can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`793 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 12 200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
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