Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD vs Lexus RX300
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2003 Lexus RX300
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1500 | 300 |
| Body style | SUV | SUV |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 1999 | 2003 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0 (best) | $35,125 |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 12 MPG | 17 MPG (best) |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 21 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 42 gal (best) | 19.8 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 255 hp (best) | 220 hp |
| Torque | 330 lb-ft (best) | 222 lb-ft |
| Engine size | 5.7 L (best) | 3 L |
| Cylinders | V8 | V6 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | — | 5 seats (best) |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | — | 75 cu ft (best) |
| Towing capacity | 7,500 lbs (best) | 3,500 lbs |
| Payload | 2,003 lbs (best) | — |
| Curb weight | 4,820 lbs | 3,715 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 6.6 in | 7.7 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 131.5 in (best) | 103.1 in |
| Length | 219.5 in (best) | 180.1 in |
| Width | 76.7 in (best) | 71.5 in |
| Height | 70.7 in (best) | 65.7 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD1500 | Lexus RX300300 |
|---|---|---|
| Frontal crash (driver) | — | 4 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | — | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Rollover | — | 3 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet C1500 Suburban RWD | Lexus RX300 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1500 $0 MSRP(Currently comparing) | 300 $35,125 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 1500 LS $0 MSRP | 300 $36,925 MSRP |
| 3 | 1500 LT $0 MSRP | — |