2006 Hyundai XG 350 vs. 2006 Lexus LX
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai XG 350 and 2006 Lexus LX were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus LX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus LX (275 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus LX weights approximately 15 kg more than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Lexus LX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lexus LX will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lexus LX (450 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai XG 350. (292 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus LX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai XG 350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai XG 350 | 2006 Lexus LX | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lexus |
| Model | XG 350 | LX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 292 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 96 L |
