Jeep Wrangler 2007 vs Lexus GX 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.8 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jeep Wrangler) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus GX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 410 NM | 445 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
| Jeep Wrangler engine produces 119 HP less power than Lexus GX, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Lexus GX. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 12.8 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 2.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that by driving the Jeep Wrangler over 15,000 km in a year you can save 435 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 79 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Wrangler gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 253 mm (10 inches) | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Wrangler can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.88 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.88 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is smaller. Jeep Wrangler is 6 cm shorter than the Lexus GX, width is practically the same , while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 1833 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 1833 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2322 litres | 1833 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Wrangler (by 489 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.25 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 0.65 metres more than that of the Lexus GX, which means Jeep Wrangler can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 2`948 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 28 000 | |
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