Mitsubishi Pajero 2000 vs Lexus RX 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.3 Hybrid | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 202 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 318 NM | 288 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Mitsubishi Pajero engine produces 68 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 30 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Mitsubishi Pajero reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.2 | 8.1 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mitsubishi Pajero consumes 6.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mitsubishi Pajero could require 915 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 90 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 29 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mitsubishi Pajero 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.86 m | 1.67 m | |
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Mitsubishi Pajero is larger. Mitsubishi Pajero is 4 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mitsubishi Pajero is 19 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2130 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mitsubishi Pajero is 0.8 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Mitsubishi Pajero can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 3`300 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 6800 | |
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