Opel Grandland 2017 vs Lexus UX 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 171 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 205 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus UX is a more dynamic driving. Opel Grandland engine produces 41 HP less power than Lexus UX, but torque is 25 NM more than Lexus UX. Due to the lower power, Opel Grandland reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Opel Grandland is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Grandland consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus UX, which means that by driving the Opel Grandland over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| Opel Grandland gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 188 mm (7.4 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Grandland can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Grandland version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Grandland engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Peugeot 308, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | Used also on Toyota RAV4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Grandland might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus UX 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. | |||
| Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine: Since the timing belt is immersed in oil, it doesn't last the intended 180,000 kilometers, and its wear products clog the oilways. First years of engines have been recalled due to excessive axial play in the ... More about Opel Grandland 2017 1.2 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.52 m | |
| Opel Grandland is 2 cm shorter than the Lexus UX, 2 cm wider, while the height of Opel Grandland is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 514 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1652 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Grandland is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus UX. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`930 kg | 1`980 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`295 kg | 1`460 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 635 kg | 520 kg | |
| Opel Grandland load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 18 procentiem more than Lexus UX. Therefore, Opel Grandland is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 24 000 | |
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