Opel Monterey 1992 vs Lexus RX 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.1 Diesel | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Monterey) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus RX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 201 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Opel Monterey engine produces 87 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Opel Monterey reaches 100 km/h speed 7.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.3 | 13.0 | |
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The Opel Monterey is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Opel Monterey consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Opel Monterey over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 73 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 560 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: | 4.54 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.84 m | 1.66 m | |
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Opel Monterey is smaller, but higher. Opel Monterey is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Monterey is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1339 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1934 litres | 1725 litres | |
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Opel Monterey has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Monterey has 850 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Monterey (by 209 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Monterey is 0.6 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Opel Monterey can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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