Lexus GS 2005 vs Lexus RX 2003
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| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus GS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Lexus RX can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus GS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 3.0 - 4.3 (petrol) | 3.0 - 3.5 (petrol, hybrid) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Lexus RX is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 - 307 HP | 204 - 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 - 417 NM | 242 - 342 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.9 - 7.6 seconds | 7.6 - 9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 - 11.0 | 8.1 - 12.2 | |
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Lexus GS petrol engines consumes on average 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than Lexus RX. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.68 m | |
| Lexus GS is 8 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 25 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus GS has 60 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. This could mean that the Lexus GS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.8 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Lexus GS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`157 | ~ 2`422 | |
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| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 5800 | |
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