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Lexus RX XU10 or Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60)?

1998–2003 vs 1999–2006 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

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Lexus RX XU101998–2003 · 2 engines · Standard, Luxury, SE, ExecutiveSpecifications →Listings →
Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60)1999–2006 · 10 engines · GL, GLX, GLS, ExceedSpecifications →Listings →
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Lexus RX XU101998–2003no listings
Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60)1999–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length4,575 mm–4,580 mmLength4,225 mm–4,780 mm
Width1,815 mmWidth1,845 mm–1,875 mm
Height1,660 mm–1,665 mmHeight1,845 mm–1,855 mm
Wheelbase2,615 mmWheelbase2,545 mm–2,780 mm
Ground clearance185 mm–190 mmGround clearance215 mm–235 mm
Trunk volume490 lTrunk volume320 l–415 l
Curb weight1,700 kg–1,770 kgCurb weight1,850 kg–2,140 kg
Fuel tank65 l–75 lFuel tank69 l–90 l
Engines
Production years1998–2003Production years1999–2006
Body typeSUV 5-doorBody typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines2Number of engines10
Power148–150 kW (201–204 hp)Power85–149 kW (116–203 hp)
Displacement (l)3.0Displacement (l)2.5–3.5
FuelPetrolFuelDiesel, Petrol
GearboxAutomaticGearboxAutomatic, Manual
DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheelDrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption12.1 l/100 km · RX 300Lowest consumption9.8 l/100 km · 2.5 TDI
Best 0–100 km/h9.2 s · RX 300Best 0–100 km/h10 s · 3.5 GDI V6
Top speed180 km/hTop speed190 km/h
Trim levelsStandard · GL
Items in the base trim26 · StandardItems in the base trim26 · GL
Items in the top trim30 · LuxuryItems in the top trim42 · GLS
Equipment · Comfort6 · 6
Air Conditioning✓Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control✓Cruise Control—
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows✓Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors✓Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior—Black Interior✓
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat—Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover✓Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest✓Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors✓Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights✓Fog Lights—
Equipment · Safety5 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags—
Traction Control✓Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)—Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks—Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm✓Alarm—
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 6
Steel Wheels—Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels✓Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels✓R16 Wheels✓
Roof Rails✓Roof Rails—
Tow Hitch—Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox—Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate✓Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus RX XU10 or Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60)?

Length: Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60) 4,780 mm, Lexus RX XU10 4,580 mm (a 200 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,780 vs 2,615 mm. Boot: 415 vs 490 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus RX XU10 or Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60)?

The most frugal Lexus RX XU10 uses 12.1 l/100 km (RX 300); the most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60) 9.8 l/100 km (2.5 TDI).

Which is more powerful — Lexus RX XU10 or Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60)?

The strongest Lexus RX XU10 makes 150 kW (204 hp) (RX 300); the strongest Mitsubishi Pajero III (V60) 149 kW (203 hp) (3.5 GDI V6).

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