Lexus RX 400h vs. MINI Cooper
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Highlights
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$42,080
Starting MSRP
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$19,500
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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N/A
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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-
Cargo Capacity
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Gas/Electric V6
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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-
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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208 hp
Horsepower
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121 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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4
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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208 @ 5600/60 @ -TBD-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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121 @ 6000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.3L/202
Displacement
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1.6L/98
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas/Electric V6
Engine Type
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Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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212 @ 4400/-TBD-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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114 @ 4250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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27 City / 24 Hwy
MPG
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28 City / 36 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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5.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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17 x 6.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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15 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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P225/65SR17
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P225/65SR17
Rear Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P225/65SR17
Front Tire Size
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P175/65R15
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Not Available
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Dual-Link Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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MacPherson
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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37 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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14
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Electric pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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103 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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4
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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24 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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6 ft³
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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-
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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61 in
Track Width, Rear
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58 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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66 in
Height, Overall
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55 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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66 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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187 in
Length, Overall
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147 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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107 in
Wheelbase
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97 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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55 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Shoulder Room
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45 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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36 in
Second Leg Room
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28 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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50 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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38 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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85 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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-
Rear Door Opening Height
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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-
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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-
Rear Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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-
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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4,190 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,535 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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13 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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Safety
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Standard
Brake Assist
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Standard
Brake Assist
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-
Brake Assist
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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11.3 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12.6 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11.0 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2008 Lexus RX 400h or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2008 Lexus RX 400h is more reliable than the 2012 MINI Cooper according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2008 RX 400h versus a reliability rating of 4.5 for the 2012 Cooper.
Which car is cheaper, the 2008 Lexus RX 400h or the 2012 MINI Cooper?
The 2012 MINI Cooper is cheaper than the 2008 Lexus RX 400h with a $19,500 starting MSRP versus a $42,080 starting MSRP.
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