2011 Lexus GX vs. 2011 Suzuki SX4
To start off, both 2011 Lexus GX and 2011 Suzuki SX4 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lexus GX (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki SX4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus GX weights approximately 1106 kg more than 2011 Suzuki SX4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Lexus GX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Suzuki SX4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Lexus GX (446 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Suzuki SX4. (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Suzuki SX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lexus GX | 2011 Suzuki SX4 | |
| Make | Lexus | Suzuki |
| Model | GX | SX4 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 446 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4806 mm | 4511 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1885 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1885 mm | 1544 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2789 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 50 L |
