Lexus GX 2013 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep Grand Cherokee) 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 chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 296 HP | 247 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 570 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GX engine produces 49 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 132 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Despite the higher power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 7.5 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 5.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 795 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 89 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1360 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 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) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee 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 | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Used also on Chrysler 300C | |
| 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: | 4.88 m | 4.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus GX is 5 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 782 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 621 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1832 litres | 1554 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 278 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.6 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`990 | 2`949 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 24 000 | |
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