2009 Toyota Avalon vs. 2010 Lexus GX
To start off, 2010 Lexus GX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Avalon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GX weights approximately 1031 kg more than 2009 Toyota Avalon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GX 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, 2010 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Avalon. (248 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Lexus GX | |
| Make | Toyota | Lexus |
| Model | Avalon | GX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 446 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1885 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
