Lexus GX 2002 vs Jeep Wrangler 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Wrangler) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus GX engine produces 61 HP more power than Jeep Wrangler, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Jeep Wrangler. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 9.9 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 79 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 940 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: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 253 mm (10 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: | 700'000 km | 420'000 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chrysler Grand Voyager, Jeep Cherokee, Dodge Nitro | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.89 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 14 cm longer than the Jeep Wrangler, 6 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 2322 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.25 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.15 metres more than that of the Jeep Wrangler. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 18 600 | |
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