The Comparative Analysis :
Lexus RX 450h Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 60,000
€ 51,300
€ 60,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The RX 450h is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the RX 300.
RX 450h
RX 300
66.3
74.2
83.5
66.5
74.6
85.8
74.2 in
Width
74.6 in
83.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
66.3 in
Height
66.5 in
107.9
187.8
109.8
192.5
187.8 in
Length
192.5 in
107.9 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
RX 450h
RX 300
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5952 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
5.27 %
General
RX 450h
RX 300
AL1
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
RX 450h
RX 300
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.5 L / 171 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
295 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
RX 450h
295 hp
235 hp
RX 300
No data
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
RX 450h
lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
RX 300
Performance
RX 450h
RX 300
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
RX 450h
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
RX 300
▶ REPLAY
16.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
RX 450h
16.33 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
RX 450h
RX 300
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
28 mpg
RX 450h
37 mpg
28 mpg
RX 300
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
33 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
641 mi
Range
526 mi
RX 450h
641 mi
526 mi
RX 300
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
161.1 kWh
RX 450h
119.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
RX 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
RX 450h
RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft
44.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft
