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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255

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2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

88% Fit to your preferences

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The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is ranked highest among the best jet skis out of those selected. The first thing to know about the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is that it can hold 2 passengers. In contrast, the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 can hold 3-4 passengers. Based on input from our users, other than number of passengers the most important dimensions of evaluation to consider if you're looking for the best jet skis are, in order of importance: (1) price, (2) performance, (3) convenience, (4) comfort, (5) safety and (6) construction. In addition to being the overall winner, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is also the best in this group for performance. However, the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 scores best in price, convenience and comfort. There is no outright winner between these two jet skis for safety or construction. These two jet skis score equally well for safety or construction. (more)

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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255
  • Price: $13,499
  • Number of Passengers: 2 passengers
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2011 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX
  • Price: $8,499
  • Number of Passengers: 2 passengers
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2011 Yamaha WaveRunner FZ R
  • Price: $14,500
  • Number of Passengers: 2 passengers
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2011 Sea-Doo Wake 155
  • Price: $10,999
  • Number of Passengers: 3-4 passengers
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2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215
  • Price: $11,799
  • Number of Passengers: 3-4 passengers
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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255
2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215
Price

Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis prefer lower values for price, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 34% performance in this category.

$13,499 (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis prefer lower values for price, the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 achieves 54% performance in this category.

$11,799 (wrong info?)

Number of Passengers

Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis have selected 1 passenger and 2 passengers as the top choices for number of passengers, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 100% performance in this category.

2 passengers (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis have selected 1 passenger and 2 passengers as the top choices for number of passengers, the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 achieves 0% performance in this category.

3-4 passengers (wrong info?)

Safety Details

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 33% performance for safety.

Kill switch / tether cord, emergency engine shut off, engine immobilizer, skid resistant (wrong info?)

The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 achieves 33% performance for safety.

Kill switch / tether cord, emergency engine shut off, engine immobilizer, skid resistant (wrong info?)

Comfort Details

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 100% performance for comfort.

Hand grips, handlebars, knee pads, boarding step (wrong info?)

The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 achieves 100% performance for comfort.

Hand grips, handlebars, knee pads, boarding step (wrong info?)

Number of Seats

Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis prefer higher values for number of seats, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 achieves 50% performance in this category.

2 (wrong info?)

Given that users looking for the best overall jet skis prefer higher values for number of seats, the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 achieves 100% performance in this category.

3 (wrong info?)

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Comparing the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215: Which is the best jet ski?

Price

The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 costs $11,799, so it is moderately priced relative to all of the other jet skis in our database. However, between the jet skis currently being compared, it has the best score for price, given that people looking for the best jet skis prefer lower values for price. The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 costs $11,799 and the average price for jet skis is $11,866.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

Number Of Passengers

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

Performance

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 scores best for performance between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of performance:

  • Both of these jet skis, including the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255, have a liquid cooling system.
  • It has off-power assisted steering steering. Compare the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215, which has off-throttle assisted steering steering.
  • Both of these jet skis have handlebar steering.
  • It has a thumb throttle. Compare the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215, which has a finger throttle.
  • Both of these jet skis have a 4-stroke engine.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

Convenience

The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 scores best for convenience between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of convenience:

  • Both of these jet skis, including the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215, have a gauge fuel level warning.
  • Both of these jet skis have a voltage meter.
  • Both of these jet skis have glove box / dashboard storage.
  • Both of these jet skis have a front storage well.
  • Both of these jet skis have a speedometer.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

Comfort

The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 scores best for comfort between these two jet skis. Here's how it does on some key aspects of comfort:

  • Both of these jet skis, including the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215, have knee pads.
  • It has a two-piece seat. Compare the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255, which has a one-piece seat.
  • Both of these jet skis have handlebars.
  • Both of these jet skis have a boarding step.
  • It has 3 seats. Compare the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 at 2.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

Safety

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 both score equally well for safety. Here's how they compare on the most important aspects of safety:

  • Both of these jet skis have a kill switch / tether cord.
  • Both of these jet skis have emergency engine shut off.
  • Both of these jet skis have an engine immobilizer.
  • Both of these jet skis are skid resistant.
  • Each of these jet skis doesn't have a first aid kit.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

Construction

The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 both score equally well for construction. Here's how they compare on the most important aspects of construction:

  • The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 weighs 774 pounds. The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 weighs 855 pounds.
  • The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is 45.80 inches tall. The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 is 45.90 inches tall.
  • Both of these jet skis are 48 inches wide.
  • The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is 10.08 feet long. The 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 is 11.58 feet long.
  • Both of these jet skis have driver and passenger floor boards.

2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

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2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 vs 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

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Comparing the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215

If you're trying to decide among jet skis, you may be considering both the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215. Based on input from thousands of users, we've learned that price, number of passengers and performance are the most important considerations for choosing between jet skis. When we compared these two jet skis, we found that the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 scores better in performance. On the other hand, the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 prevails for price. These jet skis are really quite different from one another, and which is best for you ultimately depends on who you are and what you value in jet skis.

Price: if you're searching for jet skis with under seat storage, it's a crucial consideration.

Price is often rated as the most important factor in choosing jet skis with under seat storage, in addition to jet skis for everyone and inexpensive jet skis. Many people find that price is a significant consideration, and the difference between the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 at $13,499 and the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 at $11,799 is $1,700.00.

Number of Passengers should be on your radar if you're looking for jet skis with under seat storage.

Number of passengers is often rated as the most important factor in choosing jet skis with under seat storage, in addition to jet skis for 3-4 passengers and jet skis for 2 passengers. There are three possible options for number of passengers: 1 passenger, 2 passengers and 3-4 passengers.

One factor that goes into evaluating number of passengers is 1 passenger, which is important for ranking jet skis for 3-4 passengers. Many people find that 1 passenger is a significant consideration, but neither the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 nor the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 feature 1 passenger.

Performance: keep it in mind if you want jet skis fast.

Performance is often rated as the most important factor in choosing jet skis fast, in addition to jet skis with under seat storage and jet skis for everyone. Performance is made up of 35 sub-categories: horsepower (kw), composite score, horsepower bhp, bore and others.

One factor that goes into evaluating performance is automatic siphon / electric pump, which is important for ranking jet skis with under seat storage. Many people find that automatic siphon / electric pump is a significant consideration, but neither the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 nor the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 feature automatic siphon / electric pump.

If performance is very important to you, too, consider a significant difference between the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 and the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215: engine type. The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 features an in-line, while the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 features a longitudinal in-line.

Overall...

When we compared the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 to the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215, we calculated both of their PikiRanks. PikiRank measures each item's performance for all users combined. The 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is ranked 1st out of 34 while the 2011 Sea-Doo GTX 215 is ranked 5th, meaning that given our users' preferences, the 2011 Sea-Doo RXP -X 255 is superior overall. To give your input, share your preferences, and compare more items, visit our Piki for jet skis!

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