Porsche Cayenne 2014 vs Lexus RX 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 550 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Porsche Cayenne is more dynamic to drive. Porsche Cayenne engine produces 7 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Porsche Cayenne reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 7.8 | |
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The Porsche Cayenne is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Porsche Cayenne consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Porsche Cayenne over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 85 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| Porsche Cayenne gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 215 mm (8.5 inches) | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Porsche Cayenne 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Porsche Cayenne is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 4 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 670 litres | 553 litres | |
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Porsche Cayenne has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Porsche Cayenne has 117 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`840 | 2`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 34 000 | 33 200 | |
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