Toyota RAV4 2019 vs Lexus NX 2017
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 208 NM | 189 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Toyota RAV4 is more dynamic to drive. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 25 HP more power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Lexus NX. Thanks to more power Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 7.5 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| Toyota RAV4 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 195 mm (7.7 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Toyota RAV4 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus NX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus UX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota C-HR | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus NX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is smaller, but slightly higher. Toyota RAV4 is 3 cm shorter than the Lexus NX, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 580 litres | 500 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1690 litres | no data | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 80 litres more trunk space than the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Lexus NX, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`105 | 2`225 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus NX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 400 | 29 000 | |
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