Lexus RX 300 vs. Lexus RX 400h
$35,125
$42,080
Highlights
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$35,125
|
$42,080
|
| Towing Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas/Electric V6
|
| MPG |
19 City / 23 Hwy
|
Not available
|
| Horsepower |
220 hp
|
208 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
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Type |
Gas V6
|
Gas/Electric V6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
222 @ 4400
|
212 @ 4400/-TBD-
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
220 @ 5800
|
208 @ 5600/60 @ -TBD-
|
| Displacement |
3.0L/183
|
3.3L/202
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
19 City / 23 Hwy
|
27 City / 24 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
9.5 qts
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
17 x 6.5 in
|
| Spare Tire Size |
225/70SR16
|
P225/65SR17
|
| Rear Tire Size |
225/70SR16
|
P225/65SR17
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
17 x 6.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
225/70SR16
|
P225/65SR17
|
| Front Wheel Size |
16 x 6.5 in
|
17 x 6.5 in
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
Suspension
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent
|
MacPherson Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
MacPherson Strut
|
Not Available
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent
|
Dual-Link Strut
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
MacPherson Strut
|
Not Available
|
Steering
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Steering Type |
Pwr Rack & Pinion
|
Electric pwr rack & pinion
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
43 ft
|
N/A
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
17
|
16
|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
41 ft
|
37 ft
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
3
|
3
|
Measurements
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 |
Not Available ft³
|
Not Available ft³
|
| Track Width, Front |
62 in
|
62 in
|
| Rear Door Opening Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Hip Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72 in
|
73 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
39 in
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 |
Not Available in
|
Not Available in
|
| Second Leg Room |
36 in
|
36 in
|
| Cargo Box (Area) Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Head Room |
39 in
|
38 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Front Leg Room |
41 in
|
43 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Passenger Volume |
110 ft³
|
103 ft³
|
| Rear Door Opening Width |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
8 in
|
7 in
|
| Height, Overall |
66 in
|
66 in
|
| Wheelbase |
103 in
|
107 in
|
| Length, Overall |
180 in
|
187 in
|
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 |
40 ft³
|
38 ft³
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
58 in
|
58 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
57 in
|
57 in
|
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 |
75 ft³
|
85 ft³
|
| Second Hip Room |
55 in
|
55 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
200 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Maximum Trailering Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
20 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Curb Weight - Rear |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,715 lbs
|
4,190 lbs
|
| Curb Weight |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Curb Weight - Front |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
2,000 lbs
|
Not Available lbs
|
| Maximum Payload Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
3,500 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
350 lbs
|
| Total Option Weight |
0 lbs
|
0 lbs
|
Safety
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Assist |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
80
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2003 Lexus RX 300 | 2008 Lexus RX 400h | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| 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
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
11.3 x -TBD- in
|
12.6 x -TBD- in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Not Available
|
Not Available
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
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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