Lexus RX XU30 or Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)?

2003–2009 vs 2006–2021 · SUV 5-door vs SUV 5-door/SUV 3-door

In short

Length: RX XU30 4,755 mm, Pajero IV (V80) 4,900 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: RX XU30 490 l, Pajero IV (V80) 663 l.
Lowest consumption: RX XU30 8.1 l/100 km, Pajero IV (V80) 8.3 l/100 km.
Power: RX XU30 150–203 kW, Pajero IV (V80) 118–184 kW.
Standard equipment: RX XU30 37 items (Executive), Pajero IV (V80) 33 items (Inform).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus RX XU302003–2009 · 6 engines · Executive, Luxury, SE, SE-LSpecifications →Listings →

Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)2006–2021 · 12 engines · Inform, Invite, Intense, InstyleSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus RX XU302003–2009no listings	Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)2006–2021no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,730 mm–4,755 mm	Length4,385 mm–4,900 mm
Width	Width1,845 mm	Width1,875 mm
Height	Height1,670 mm–1,705 mm	Height1,850 mm–1,900 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,715 mm	Wheelbase2,545 mm–2,780 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance185 mm–200 mm	Ground clearance225 mm–235 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume439 l–490 l	Trunk volume215 l–663 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,755 kg–2,000 kg	Curb weight2,075 kg–2,295 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–72 l	Fuel tank69 l–88 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2003–2009	Production years2006–2021
Body type	Body typeSUV 5-door	Body typeSUV 5-door, SUV 3-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines12
Power	Power150–203 kW (204–276 hp)	Power118–184 kW (160–250 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)3.0–3.5	Displacement (l)3.0–3.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid	FuelDiesel, Petrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4), Front-wheel	DrivetrainAll-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption8.1 l/100 km · RX 400h	Lowest consumption8.3 l/100 km · 3.2 DI-D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · RX 350	Best 0–100 km/h9.3 s · 3.8 V6
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed200 km/h
Trim levelsExecutive · Inform
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim37 · Executive	Items in the base trim33 · Inform
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim44 · Luxury	Items in the top trim60 · Instyle
Equipment · Comfort8 · 7
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning—	Air Conditioning✓
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone—
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents✓	Rear Air Vents—
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior6 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric—	Fabric✓
Leather	Leather✓	Leather—
Electric Front Seats	Electric Front Seats✓	Electric Front Seats—
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats✓	Heated Front Seats—
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Steering Wheel✓	Leather Steering Wheel—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat—	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 3
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights4 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights—
Rain Sensor	Rain Sensor✓	Rain Sensor—
Light Sensor	Light Sensor✓	Light Sensor—
Equipment · Safety9 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft3 · 2
Alarm	Alarm✓	Alarm—
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior5 · 6
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels—	Steel Wheels✓
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
R17 Wheels	R17 Wheels✓	R17 Wheels—
Roof Rails	Roof Rails✓	Roof Rails—
Tow Hitch	Tow Hitch—	Tow Hitch✓
Low-range Gearbox	Low-range Gearbox—	Low-range Gearbox✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Engine skid plate	Engine skid plate✓	Engine skid plate✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus RX XU30 or Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)?

Length: Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) 4,900 mm, Lexus RX XU30 4,755 mm (a 145 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,780 vs 2,715 mm. Boot: 663 vs 490 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus RX XU30 or Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)?

The most frugal Lexus RX XU30 uses 8.1 l/100 km (RX 400h); the most frugal Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) 8.3 l/100 km (3.2 DI-D).

Which is more powerful — Lexus RX XU30 or Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80)?

The strongest Lexus RX XU30 makes 203 kW (276 hp) (RX 350); the strongest Mitsubishi Pajero IV (V80) 184 kW (250 hp) (3.8 V6).

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