Ford Explorer (2010 – 2015) vs Lexus GX (2010 – 2013): specs compared

The Lexus GX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 290 hp. The Ford Explorer has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 177 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 10.2 L/100 km against 13.8 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,009 kg against 2,406 kg. At 5,006 mm, the Ford Explorer is 200 mm longer than the Lexus GX.

Specification Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2010 – 2015 Lexus GX Lexus GX 2010 – 2013
Overview
Origin United States Japan
Documented years 2010 – 2015 2010 – 2013
Body style — —
Variants 3 1
Fuel Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD · AWD AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic
Performance
Power 241 – 294 hp 301 hp
Torque 346 – 366 Nm 446 Nm
0–100 km/h 8.3 – 9.3 s 8.2 s
Top speed 182 – 188 km/h 177 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.2 – 12.4 L/100 km 13.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 5,006 mm 4,806 mm
Width 2,291 mm 1,885 mm
Height 1,788 mm 1,844 mm
Wheelbase 2,860 mm 2,789 mm
Curb weight 2,009 – 2,045 kg 2,406 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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