Lexus GX 2010 vs Jeep Wrangler 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 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 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: | 296 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 445 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus GX engine produces 119 HP more power than Jeep Wrangler, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Jeep Wrangler. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 9.9 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 2.9 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 435 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 79 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 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: | 206 mm (8.1 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: | 630'000 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: | 19 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | 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. Lexus GX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.88 m | 1.80 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 6 cm longer than the Jeep Wrangler, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus GX is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | no data | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1833 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 1833 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1833 litres | 2322 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Wrangler (by 489 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.25 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.65 metres less than that of the Jeep Wrangler, which means Lexus GX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`948 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 28 000 | 18 000 | |
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