2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2009 Lexus RX
To start off, 2009 Lexus RX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 3,439 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lexus RX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus RX (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. (176 HP @ 2000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus RX should accelerate faster than 2008 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 590 kg more than 2009 Lexus RX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus RX. (340 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus RX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2009 Lexus RX | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lexus |
| Model | Range Rover | RX |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2926 cc | 3439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.6 seconds | 7.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2500 kg | 1910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |
