Infiniti QX (1997 – 2001) vs Lexus RX (1998 – 2003): specs compared
Both offer around 243 hp at most. The Lexus RX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.1 s. It uses less fuel, from 9.4 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,720 kg against 1,940 kg.
| Specification |
Infiniti
QX
1997 – 2001
|
Lexus
RX
1998 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1998 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 243 hp | 160 – 220 hp |
| Torque | 266 – 359 Nm | 221 – 304 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 – 11.2 s | 8.5 – 8.8 s |
| Top speed | 177 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.7 L/100 km | 9.4 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,529 mm | 4,575 mm |
| Width | 1,745 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,704 mm | 1,666 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,940 kg | 1,720 – 1,830 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

