Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs Lexus GX 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Porsche Cayenne) 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 GX) 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: | 245 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 438 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 51 HP less power than Lexus GX, but torque is 112 NM more than Lexus GX. Despite less power, Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 12.8 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayenne consumes 6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayenne over 15,000 km in a year you can save 900 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayenne 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.85 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus GX, 5 cm wider, while the height of Porsche Cayenne is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 670 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1832 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 33 200 | |
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