2021 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: rank 73 of 145 SUVs (2021).
- Horsepower: rank 75 of 145 SUVs (2021).
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 | $47,920 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Appearance AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,387 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $50,100 |
| Hybrid 450hL AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $51,310 |
| 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 | $51,400 |
| 350 F Sport Handling AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,387 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 6.1 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $52,500 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Handling AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $53,620 |
| Hybrid 450h F Sport Handling AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.1 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $53,720 |
| 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 | $57,310 |
| RX 450h F SPORT Appearance AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.2 sEstimate | CVT | AWD | $51,300 |
| 350 F Sport FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,464 lb | 132 | 15.1 | 6.7 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $48,700 |
| 350L FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | 263 lb-ft | 4,464 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 6.8 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $48,050 |
| 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 | $54,050 |
| 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | 4,387 lb | 134 | 14.9 | 7.9 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $46,620 |
| RX 450h AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 7.9 sTested | CVT | AWD | $47,820 |
| 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 | $50,100 |
| RX 450h F SPORT SUV 4D AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,740 lb | 130 | 15.4 | 7.9 sTested | CVT | AWD | $51,350 |
| 350L AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | N/A | 4,619 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $49,450 |
| RX 450hL AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,905 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 8.1 sTested | CVT | AWD | $51,310 |
| 350L Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 290 hp | N/A | 4,619 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 8.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $55,450 |
| RX 450hL Luxury AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 308 hp | 247 lb-ft | 4,905 lb | 126 | 15.9 | 8.1 sTested | CVT | AWD | $57,310 |
| 350 FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $45,220 |
| RX 350 F SPORT Appearance FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $48,700 |
| 350 F Sport Handling FWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 295 hp | 267 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8-speed automatic | FWD | $51,100 |
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 | 8 | 295 hp | 350 FWD | $45,220 | Base | $1,670 | Base |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | 10 | 308 hp | RX 450h AWD | $47,820 | +$2,600 | $1,280 | -$390 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 4 | 290 hp | 350L FWD | $48,050 | +$230 | $1,745 | +$76 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | 1 | 308 hp | RX 450h F SPORT Appearance AWD | $51,300 | +$3,250 | $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 11 of 23 trims.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 12 | 350 FWD | $45,220 | 6.1 s |
| CVT | 11 | RX 450h AWD | $47,820 | 6.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the 350 FWD: 295 hp, 23 mpg, $45,220. 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 | $40,845 | N/A |
| MINI Countryman | John Cooper Works ALL4 AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $41,500 | 6.6 s |
| Toyota RAV4 Prime | XSE AWD | 302 hp | 38 mpg | $41,675 | 5.9 s |
| Audi Q5 | 45 TFSI Premium AWD | 362 hp | 25 mpg | $43,300 | 5.7 s |
| BMW X2 | M35i AWD | 301 hp | 26 mpg | $46,450 | 4.7 s |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | AMG 35 4MATIC | 302 hp | 25 mpg | $47,550 | N/A |
RX by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2021 Lexus RX: 0.5 s quicker to 60. More hp per ton: 2021 Lexus RX.
| Measure | 2021 Lexus RX | 2021 Toyota RAV4 |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Hybrid 450h AWD | Hybrid LE AWD |
| 0-60 | 6.1 s | 6.6 s |
| Basis | Estimate | Estimate |
| Horsepower | 308 hp | 219 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,740 lb | 3,690 lb |
| hp per ton | 130 | 119 |
| lb per hp | 15.4 | 16.8 |
| MSRP | $47,920 | $28,900 |
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