Toyota RAV4 2013 vs Lexus RX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 179 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 233 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Toyota RAV4 engine produces 98 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 113 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Toyota RAV4 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 10.6 | |
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The Toyota RAV4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota RAV4 consumes 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Toyota RAV4 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 315 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Camry, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, 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. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota RAV4 2013 2.5 engine: The 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine replaced the earlier 2.4-liter AZ series and is widely regarded as a highly reliable, long-lasting engine, often referred to as a "million-kms" motor. However, it requires ... More about Toyota RAV4 2013 2.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.73 m | |
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Toyota RAV4 is smaller. Toyota RAV4 is 20 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota RAV4 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 577 litres | 446 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1705 litres | 1570 litres | |
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Toyota RAV4 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Toyota RAV4 has 131 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 135 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota RAV4 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Toyota RAV4 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`087 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Lexus RX scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 15 200 | |
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