Lexus GS 2000 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: | 219 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 294 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus GS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GS engine produces 15 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Lexus GS reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.0 | 12.2 | |
| Lexus GS consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 75 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.68 m | |
| Lexus GS is 6 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GS is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 515 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus GS has more luggage capacity. Lexus GS has 76 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GS is 0.4 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`120 | 2`380 | |
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| Average price (€): | 3600 | 5800 | |
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