Head to Head: 2007 Hyundai Veracruz vs. 2008 Lexus RX350
| | 2007 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD | 2008 Lexus RX 350 | | POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, AWD | Front engine, AWD | | Engine type | 60° V-6, alum block/heads | 60° V-6, alum block/heads | | Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 230.6 cu in/3778cc | 210.9 cu in/3456cc | | Compression ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.8:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 260 hp @ 6000 rpm | 270 hp @ 6200 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 257 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 251 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | | Weight to power | 17.9 lb/hp | 15.6 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | | Axle/final ratio | 3.20:1/2.20:1 | 3.29:1/2.49:1 | | Suspension, f;r | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; multilink, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 18.9:1 | 16.0:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 3.5 | 3 | | Brakes, f;r | 12.6-in vented disc; 12.8-in disc, ABS | 12.6-in vented disc; 11.3-in disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 18.0 x 7.0 in, cast aluminum | 18.0 x 7.0 in, cast aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 245/60R18 104T M+S Michelin Latitude Tour HP | 235/55VR18 99V M+S Michelin Energy MXV4 S8 | | DIMENSIONS | | Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 106.9 in | | Track, f/r | 65.7/65.7 in | 62.0/61.2 in | | Length x width x height | 190.6 x 76.6 x 68.9 in | 186.2 x 72.6 x 66.1 in | | Ground clearance | 8.1 in | 7.1 in | | Apprch/depart angle | 24.8/22.7 deg | 29.0/23.5 deg | | Turning circle | 36.7 ft | 37.4 ft | | Curb weight | 4655 lb | 4218 lb | | Weight dist., f/r | 56/44% | 57/43% | | Towing capacity | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | | Seating capacity | 7 | 5 | | Headroom, f/m/r | 40.3/39.9/36.1 in | 39.3/38.6/- in | | Legroom, f/m/r | 42.6/38.4/31.5 in | 42.5/36.4/- in | | Shoulder room, f/m/r | 60.6/60.2/56.1 in | 57.9/57.1/- in | | Cargo vol behind, f/m/r | 86.8/40.0/6.5 cu ft | 84.7/38.3/- cu ft | | TEST DATA | | Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 2.6 sec | 2.1 sec | | 0-40 | 4 | 3.4 | | 0-50 | 5.8 | 5 | | 0-60 | 7.7 | 6.7 | | 0-70 | 10.4 | 9.2 | | 0-80 | 13.4 | 12.1 | | 0-90 | 16.8 | 15.2 | | 0-100 | 21.7 | 18.9 | | Passing, 45-65 mph | 4 | 3.6 | | Quarter mile | 16.0 sec @ 87.9 mph | 15.2 sec @ 90.0 mph | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 129 ft | 124 ft | | Lateral acceleration | 0.77 g avg | 0.68 g avg* | | MT figure eight | 28.4 sec @ 0.58 g avg | 30.5 sec @ 0.53 g avg* | | Top-gear revs @ 60 mph | 1700 rpm | 1800 rpm | | CONSUMER INFO | | Base price | $34,695 | $39,515 | | Price as tested | $38,410 | $48,875 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | Yes/yes | | Airbags | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain | Dual front, front side, f/r curtain, driver knee | | Basic warranty | 5 yrs/60,000 miles | 4 yrs/50,000 miles | | Powertrain warranty | 10 yrs/100,000 miles | 6 yrs/70,000 miles | | Roadside assistance | 5 yrs/unlimited miles | 4 yrs/unlimited miles | | Fuel capacity | 20.6 gal | 19.2 gal | | EPA city/hwy econ | 17/24 mpg | 17/22 mpg | | MT fuel economy | 19.3 mpg | 18.1 mpg | | Recommended fuel | Regular unleaded | Premium unleaded | | *stability-control limited |
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Posted July 18 2008 10:31 AM by Mark Williams
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Posted July 11 2008 12:54 PM by Allyson Harwood
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Just incase you missed it, here's this weeks recap of Truck and SUV goodies: more
I don't like pretentious advertising or promotion. There's enough of it in politics to fill my cup to overflowing without the touchy-feely crowd encroaching on my choice of vehicle. more
I enjoyed your article in the May/June 2008 issue, " Time To Play ," by Larry Walton. While I like to read about the new toys available and I liked the pictures, I didn't expect to see this kind of story in a magazine... more
In recent side crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2008 Toyota Tacoma earned the highest rating while the Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Frontier faired "okay" and the and the... more
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Posted Today 05:36 PM by thomas_voehringer
I don't like pretentious advertising or promotion. There's enough of it in politics to fill my cup to overflowing without the touchy-feely crowd encroaching on my choice of vehicle. more
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Just incase you missed it, here's this weeks recap of Truck and SUV goodies: more
I enjoyed your article in the May/June 2008 issue, " Time To Play ," by Larry Walton. While I like to read about the new toys available and I liked the pictures, I didn't expect to see this kind of story in a magazine... more
In recent side crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2008 Toyota Tacoma earned the highest rating while the Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Frontier faired "okay" and the and the... more
Just recently, I've "volunteered" to help my younger sister with the responsibility of taking my almost two-year-old nephew to daycare for her in the mornings. This has opened an whole new world of questions about safety,... more
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Posted Yesterday 02:09 PM by Melissa
Just recently, I've "volunteered" to help my younger sister with the responsibility of taking my almost two-year-old nephew to daycare for her in the mornings. This has opened an whole new world of questions about safety,... more
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Just incase you missed it, here's this weeks recap of Truck and SUV goodies: more
I don't like pretentious advertising or promotion. There's enough of it in politics to fill my cup to overflowing without the touchy-feely crowd encroaching on my choice of vehicle. more
I enjoyed your article in the May/June 2008 issue, " Time To Play ," by Larry Walton. While I like to read about the new toys available and I liked the pictures, I didn't expect to see this kind of story in a magazine... more
In recent side crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the 2008 Toyota Tacoma earned the highest rating while the Dodge Dakota, Ford Ranger, and Nissan Frontier faired "okay" and the and the... more
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