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Lexus LX III · Facelift 2015 450d V8vsFord Kuga II · Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Lexus LX III · Facelift 2015

450d V8

272 hp4461 ccDieselAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2015-2021
VS

Ford Kuga II · Facelift 2016

2.0 EcoBoost

242 hp1999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSUV2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.6 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    272 hp
    203 kW
  • Highest torque
    650 Nm
    479 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    979 km
    608 mi
  • Largest trunk
    701 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best practicality score
    94/100

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Lightest
    1,702 kg
    3,752 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    199 g/km
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
272hp203kW
242hp180kW
Torque
650Nm479lb-ft
394Nm291lb-ft
Curb weight
2,840kg6,261lb
1,702kg3,752lb
Gross weight
3,350kg7,385lb
2,250kg4,960lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
212 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
126.0s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
88.0s99% target: 210 km/h / 130 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.6s
8.8s
0-200 km/h
53.1s
Calculated
50.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
96hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
231Nm/t155lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
979km608mi
Calculated
690km429mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,461cc272cu in
1,999cc122cu in
Length
5,065mm199in
4,531mm178in
Width
1,980mm78in
1,838mm72in
Height
1,910mm75in
1,703mm67in
Wheelbase
2,850mm112in
2,690mm106in
Front track
1,640mm65in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,635mm64in
1,583mm62in
Ground clearance
225mm9in
-
Trunk volume
701L
456L
Max trunk volume-
1,653L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
93L
60L
CO2 emissions
250g/km
199g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoostPowerTorque
  • Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: Power / Torque
  • Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V83,600 rpm1,600-2,800 rpm3,850 rpm
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost5,000 rpm2,500 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.6 s
8.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
53.1 s
50.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
212 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
6.8 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.4 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
137 km/h
85 mph
141 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
272 hp
203 kW
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
242 hp
180 kW

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 has 30 hp more than Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost.

The biggest power difference is between Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
394 Nm
291 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
2,840 kg
6,261 lb
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
1,702 kg
3,752 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
212 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V88.6 s
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost8.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 and Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost and Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8: 0.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
979 km
608 mi
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
690 km
429 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
272 hp
203 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
242 hp
180 kW
8.8 s
212 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
701 L
24.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,910 mm
75.2 in
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
Power
272 hp
203 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
242 hp
180 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
212 km/h
132 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.6 s
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
8.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
LexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLexusLX IIIFacelift 2015450d V8FordKuga IIFacelift 20162.0 EcoBoost
Power
272 hp
203 kW
242 hp
180 kW
Torque
650 Nm
479 lb-ft
394 Nm
291 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.6 s
8.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
212 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
2,840 kg
6,261 lb
1,702 kg
3,752 lb
Fuel consumption
9.5 L/100 km
24.8 mpg US
29.7 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
701 L
24.8 cu ft
Length
5,065 mm
199.4 in
Height
1,910 mm
75.2 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Length
4,531 mm
178.4 in
Height
1,703 mm
67.0 in
Range score
979 km
608 mi
690 km
429 mi
CO2 score
250 g/km
199 g/km
Trunk score
701 L
24.8 cu ft
456 L
16.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
96 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.4 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost
Consumption9.5 L/100 km24.8 mpg US29.7 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.63 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi26.76 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,425 L376 US gal313 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,494 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lexus LX III Facelift 2015 450d V8

  • Has 30 hp more
  • Has 256 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 289 km (180 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 245 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Ford Kuga II Facelift 2016 2.0 EcoBoost

  • Is 1,138 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 46 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 51 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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