Lexus GS 2005 vs Lexus RX 2003
| 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 | |
| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 312 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 41 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 29 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 12.2 | |
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The Lexus GS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GS consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Lexus GS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 300 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Lexus GS 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: | 4.82 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 | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`120 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`705 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 545 kg | |
| Lexus GS load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 31 procentiem less than Lexus RX. Therefore, Lexus RX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 5000 | 5400 | |
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