Lexus RX 300 vs. Lexus RX 400h

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2003 Lexus RX 300
$35,125
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$42,080
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$35,125
Starting MSRP
$42,080
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
N/A
Towing Capacity
N/A
Towing Capacity
-
Towing Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
N/A
Cargo Capacity
-
Cargo Capacity
Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas/Electric V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
-
MPG
220 hp
Horsepower
208 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Gas V6
Engine Type
Gas/Electric V6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
3.0L/183
Displacement
3.3L/202
Displacement
-
Displacement
220 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
208 @ 5600/60 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
222 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
212 @ 4400/-TBD-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
19 City / 23 Hwy
MPG
27 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
9.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

225/70SR16
Front Tire Size
P225/65SR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
225/70SR16
Rear Tire Size
P225/65SR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
225/70SR16
Spare Tire Size
P225/65SR17
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
16 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
17 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Independent
Suspension Type - Front
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Dual-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
Electric pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
43 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

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

Weight & Capacity

3,715 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,190 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Front
-
Curb Weight - Front
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
-
Curb Weight - Rear
N/A
Curb Weight
N/A
Curb Weight
-
Curb Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
-
Total Option Weight
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
-
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
20 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Brake Assist
-
Brake Assist

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
80
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

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

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 or the 2008 Lexus RX 400h?

The 2008 Lexus RX 400h is more reliable than the 2003 Lexus RX 300 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2008 RX 400h versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2003 RX 300.

Which car is cheaper, the 2003 Lexus RX 300 or the 2008 Lexus RX 400h?

The 2003 Lexus RX 300 is cheaper than the 2008 Lexus RX 400h with a $35,125 starting MSRP versus a $42,080 starting MSRP.

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