Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 vs Lexus RX 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.3 Hybrid | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Land Cruiser) are generally cheaper to purchase and maintain, with simpler mechanics and consistent highway performance. Hybrid (Lexus RX) engines, on the other hand, provide significantly better fuel efficiency and lower emissions, especially in urban and stop-and-go traffic conditions. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 246 NM | 288 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser engine produces 107 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 42 NM less than Lexus RX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 65 litres | |
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Hilux, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including 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. Toyota Land Cruiser might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Toyota Land Cruiser 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. | |||
| Toyota Land Cruiser 2009 2.7 engine: A robust and reliable engine.
Automatic transmission versions may experience increased vibration at idle. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.67 m | |
| Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus RX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 104 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1930 litres | 2130 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Toyota Land Cruiser has 335 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 200 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 18 200 | 5800 | |
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