Lexus GX (2003 – 2009) vs Volkswagen Multivan (2003 – 2015): specs compared
Both offer around 235 hp at most. The Lexus GX is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.5 s. The Volkswagen Multivan has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 15.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 2,084 kg against 2,150 kg. At 4,890 mm, the Volkswagen Multivan is 110 mm longer than the Lexus GX.
| Specification |
Lexus
GX
2003 – 2009
|
Volkswagen
Multivan
2003 – 2015
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2009 | 2003 – 2015 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 235 hp | 102 – 235 hp |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 170 – 400 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 s | 10.5 – 18.4 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 159 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.7 L/100 km | 7.7 – 12.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780 mm | 4,890 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,895 mm | 1,941 – 1,943 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,789 mm | 3,000 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,150 kg | 2,084 – 2,199 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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