2020 Lexus RX 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
6.1s
- Hybrid 450h AWD, 308 hp.
- Estimate from power and weight.
- 0-60: top 47% of 135 SUVs (2020).
- Horsepower: top 49% of 135 SUVs (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid 450h AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $46,800 |
| Hybrid 450hL AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $50,510 |
| Hybrid 450h F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $50,600 |
| 350 F Sport Performance AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,387 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $51,750 |
| Hybrid 450h F Sport Performance AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $52,920 |
| Hybrid 450hL Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $56,510 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Performance AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $52,920 |
| 350L Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 263 lb-ft | 4,619 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 6.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $54,700 |
| RX 450hL Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,905 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 6.4 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $56,510 |
| 350L FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 263 lb-ft | 4,464 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $47,300 |
| 350L Luxury FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 263 lb-ft | 4,464 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $53,300 |
| 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,387 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 7.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $45,550 |
| RX 450h AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 7.9 sTested | CVT | AWD | $46,800 |
| 350 F Sport AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,387 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 7.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,350 |
| RX 450h F SPORT AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 7.9 sTested | CVT | AWD | $50,600 |
| 350L AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 263 lb-ft | 4,619 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $48,700 |
| RX 450hL AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,905 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 8.1 sTested | CVT | AWD | $50,510 |
| 350 FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $44,150 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $47,950 |
| 350 F Sport Performance FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $50,350 |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 6 | 295 hp | 350 FWD | $44,150 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 8 | 308 hp | Hybrid 450h AWD | $46,800 | +$2,650 | N/A | N/A |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4 | 290 hp | 350L FWD | $47,300 | +$500 | $1,745 | +$76 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 2 | 308 hp | RX 450h F SPORT Performance AWD | $52,920 | +$5,620 | $1,280 | -$390 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: yes, on 10 of 20 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 10 | 350 FWD | $44,150 | 6.1 s |
| CVT | 10 | RX 450h AWD | $46,800 | 6.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 FWD: 295 hp, 23 mpg, $44,150. Other makes, SUVs, within 15% of the price.
| Model | Trim | hp | mpg | MSRP | 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | Hybrid Police Interceptor Utility AWD | 318 hp | 25 mpg | $40,615 | 7.7 s |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $41,400 | 4.9 s |
| BMW X2 | M35i AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $46,450 | 4.7 s |
RX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2020 Acura MDX: 0.1 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2020 Acura MDX.
| Measure | 2020 Lexus RX | 2020 Acura MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Hybrid 450h AWD | SH-AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.1 s | 6.0 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | 290 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,740 lb | 4,239 lb |
| hp per ton | 130 | 137 |
| lb per hp | 15.4 | 14.6 |
| MSRP | $46,800 | $46,500 |
What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree