Lexus GX 2002 vs Jeep Commander 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 238 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Lexus GX engine produces 20 HP more power than Jeep Commander, but torque is 76 NM less than Jeep Commander. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 10.8 | |
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The Jeep Commander is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 3.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Commander, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 585 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Commander gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 440'000 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: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300C | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Jeep Commander 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. | |||
| Jeep Commander 2006 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Jeep Commander 2006 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.79 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.83 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 10 cm longer than the Jeep Commander, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 212 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 1940 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 1026 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Commander. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 573 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 1.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Commander, which means Lexus GX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 3`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 9400 | |
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