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Lexus RX 300 vs. Lexus RX 330

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Highlights

Highlights comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Starting MSRP
$35,125
$36,370
Towing Capacity
N/A
N/A
Cargo Capacity
N/A
N/A
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
MPG
19 City / 23 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Horsepower
220 hp
230 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Displacement
3.0L/183
3.3L/202
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
222 @ 4400
242 @ 3600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
220 @ 5800
230 @ 5600
Engine Type
Gas V6
Gas V6
Transmission Options
  • A/T
  • 4-Speed A/T
  • A/T
  • 5-Speed A/T
MPG
19 City / 23 Hwy
18 City / 24 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.5 qts
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
17 x 6.5 in
Rear Tire Size
225/70SR16
225/65SR17
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
17 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
17 x 6.5 in
Spare Tire Size
225/70SR16
225/65SR17
Front Tire Size
225/70SR16
225/65SR17

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Dual-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Independent

Steering

Steering comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
43 ft
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
17
16
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
41 ft
37 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
Not Available ft³
Not Available ft³
Wheelbase
103 in
107 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
N/A
Second Head Room
39 in
39 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
61 in
Front Hip Room
55 in
56 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
Not Available in
Not Available in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
72 in
73 in
Front Head Room
38 in
39 in
Min Ground Clearance
8 in
7 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
62 in
Passenger Volume
110 ft³
103 ft³
Rear Door Opening Width
N/A
N/A
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
75 ft³
85 ft³
Length, Overall
180 in
186 in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
N/A
N/A
Second Hip Room
55 in
55 in
Rear Door Opening Height
N/A
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
N/A
Height, Overall
66 in
66 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
43 in
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
40 ft³
38 ft³
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
57 in
57 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room
58 in
58 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
36 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,000 lbs
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
2,000 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
0 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
200 lbs
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal
19 gal
Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
3,715 lbs
3,860 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
200 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Stability Control
Not available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not available

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
80
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2003 Lexus RX 3002006 Lexus RX 330
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Not Available
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.3 x -TBD- in
12.6 x -TBD- in
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.7 x -TBD- in
11.3 x -TBD- in
Brake Type
Pwr
Pwr

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 or the 2006 Lexus RX 330?

The 2003 Lexus RX 300 and the 2006 Lexus RX 330 are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.7.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 or the 2006 Lexus RX 330?

The 2003 Lexus RX 300 and the 2006 Lexus RX 330 both get 0 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 or the 2006 Lexus RX 330?

The 2003 Lexus RX 300 is cheaper than the 2006 Lexus RX 330 with a $35,125 starting MSRP versus a $36,370 starting MSRP.

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