Jeep Wrangler 2007 vs Lexus GX 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.8 Petrol | 4.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 199 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Wrangler engine produces 39 HP less power than Lexus GX, whereas torque is 119 NM less than Lexus GX. Due to the lower power, Jeep Wrangler reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.6 | 14.7 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Wrangler consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 700'000 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: | 21 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Pacifica | Used also on Lexus LX | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Wrangler might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Wrangler engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
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Jeep Wrangler is smaller. Jeep Wrangler is 67 cm shorter than the Lexus GX, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Jeep Wrangler is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 141 litres | 1238 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Lexus GX has more luggage space. Jeep Wrangler has 1097 litres less trunk space than the Lexus GX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 12.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Wrangler is 2 metres less than that of the Lexus GX, which means Jeep Wrangler can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`268 | 2`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 22 800 | 12 800 | |
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