2018 Lexus RX RX 450h // 2016 Tesla Model S P85D comparison

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	×2018 Lexus RX RX 450h	×2016 Tesla Model S P85D

The Car Guide rating	74% Lexus RX zone Lexus dealers Pre-owned	89% Tesla Model S zone Tesla dealers Pre-owned
Year
Trim
MSRP	CA$71,150	CA$130,000
Fees	CA$2,075	CA$1,300
Gas guzzler tax	CA$0	CA$0
Monthly payments	CA$1,339/month	CA$2,447/month
Awards	-	Best electric vehicle of 2016, Best luxury sedan between $50,000 and $100,000 of 2016, Best luxury sedan over $100,000 of 2016
Powertrain
Combined power	308 hp	-
Combined torque	N/A	-
Engine	3,5 l V6	Electric
Power	259 hp @ 6,000 rpm (193 kW)	503 hp @ 6,150 rpm (375 kW)
Torque	247 lb·ft @ 4,800 rpm (335 N·m)	487 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (660 N·m)
Induction	Atmospheric	-
Fuel	Premium	-
Engine	Electric	-
Power	67 hp (50 kW)	-
Torque	N/A (N/A)	-
Engine	Electric	-
Power	165 hp (123 kW)	-
Torque	247 lb·ft @ 0 rpm (335 N·m)	-
Transmission	N/A	Single-speed
Drivetrain	N/A	AWD
Hybrid / Electric
Battery type	Nickel-metal hydride (NiMH)	Lithium-ion (Li-ion)
Energy	N/A	85.0 kWh
Voltage	288 V	N/A
Charging times	120V: N/A 240V: N/A 400V: N/A	120V: 81.0 h 240V: 8.6 h 400V: 4.4 h
Cooling	N/A	Liquid
Drivetrain structure	Series-Parallel	N/A
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type	SUV	Sedan
Category	Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid, Mid-size SUV over $50,000	Electric, Luxury Sedan and Coupe over $100,000
Assembly	Cambridge, ON, CA	Fremont, CA, US
Generation	4	1
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Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City	7.5 L/100km	N/A
Highway	8.4 L/100km	N/A
Combined	7.9 L/100km	N/A
Autonomy	822 km	-
Electric autonomy	N/A	407 km
CO₂ emissions	185 g/km	0 g/km
Equipment
Sunroof	standard	N/A
Heated front seats	standard	N/A
Heated rear seats	standard	N/A
Heated steering wheel	standard	N/A
Ventilated front seats	standard	N/A
Head-up display	optional	N/A
Smart key	standard	N/A
Lane departure warning	standard	N/A
GPS	standard	N/A
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input	standard	N/A
CD player	standard	N/A
Apple CarPlay compatible	not available	not available
Android Auto compatible	not available	not available
Sirius XM	standard	N/A
Bluetooth audio	standard	N/A
Premium audio system	optional	N/A
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering	N/A	rack and pinion, electronic variable assist
Turning diameter	12 m	11 m
Front suspension	independent, Macpherson strut	independent, double wishbones
Rear suspension	independent, short/long arm	independent, multi-link
Front brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc
Rear brakes	Disc (ABS)	Disc
Front tires	P235/55VR20	P245/45R19
Rear tires	P235/55VR20	P245/45R19
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Safety
Seat belts	5	5
Dimensions / Weight
Length	N/A	4,970 mm (196″)
Width	1,895 mm (75″)	2,187 mm (86″)
Height	1,720 mm (68″)	1,445 mm (57″)
Wheelbase	2,789 mm (110″)	2,960 mm (117″)
Front track	1,636 mm (64″)	1,662 mm (65″)
Rear track	1,626 mm (64″)	1,700 mm (67″)
Weight	2,150 kg (4,740 lb)	2,239 kg (4,936 lb)
Capacities
Passengers	5	5
Trunk	between 510 l and 1,583 l	745 l
Fuel tank	65 l (14 gal)	N/A
Towing capacity	N/A	N/A
Performance
0-100 km/h	8.0 s (estimated)	4.4 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h	6.1 s (estimated)	N/A
Top speed	180 km/h (112 mph) (manufacturer)	225 km/h (140 mph) (manufacturer)
Braking distance	44 m (estimated)	36 m (estimated)
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Warranty
Base warranty	4 years/80,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
Powertrain warranty	6 years/110,000 km	4 years/80,000 km
The Car Guide rating
Fuel economy	6/10	9/10
Reliability	8/10	7/10
Safety	9/10	10/10
Infotainment	6/10	9/10
Driving	6/10	8/10
Overall	8/10	9/10
Average	74%	89%

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