2024 Lexus
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2024 Toyota
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| MPG - City | 21 - 22 MPG | 25 - 27 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 28 - 29 MPG | 32 - 35 MPG |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | 46.2 ft3 | 69.7 - 69.8 ft3 |
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| Transmission | Automatic | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 275 hp | 203 hp |
| Towing Capacity | 3,494 lbs | 1,500 - 3,500 lbs |
| Exterior Length | 192.5 in | 180.9 - 181.5 in |
| Exterior Width | 75.6 in | 73.0 - 73.4 in |
| Leg Room |
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in |
Front 41.0 in
Rear 37.8 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.1 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in |
Front 37.7 - 39.5 in
Rear 39.5 in |
*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.
Comfort
Passengers in the backseat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Toyota RAV4 than in the Lexus RX 350, due to its greater head- and legroom.
As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lexus RX 350 and the Toyota RAV4.
Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Lexus RX 350 as you will with the Toyota RAV4, as they are both able to travel similar distances on a tank of gas.
Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). The Lexus RX 350 will definitely make more of a dent in your wallet than the Toyota RAV4, which has a much lower MSRP.
Dimensions
Since the Lexus RX 350 is much wider than the Toyota RAV4, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging.
If you go with the Lexus RX 350, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota RAV4.
Handling
The Lexus RX 350 has a larger turning radius than the Toyota RAV4, making it slightly more difficult to maneuver in and out of tight spots.
Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus RX 350 is clearly the choice over the Toyota RAV4 for pulling heavy loads.
When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus RX 350 greatly out-muscles the Toyota RAV4.
Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus RX 350 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Toyota RAV4.
Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Lexus RX 350 and the Toyota RAV4.
The Lexus RX 350 has significantly less cargo capacity than the Toyota RAV4.