Lexus LX 2015 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 5.7 Petrol | 5.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 367 HP | 352 HP | |
| Torque: | 530 NM | 520 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
| Lexus LX engine produces 15 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Despite the higher power, Lexus LX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.4 | 13.0 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LX consumes 1.4 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 LX could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 93 litres | 93 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1010 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: | 225 mm (8.9 inches) | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus LX 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: | 840'000 km | 480'000 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 LX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 17 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dodge RAM, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Jeep Grand Cherokee might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.07 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.98 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.91 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus LX is larger. Lexus LX is 24 cm longer than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LX is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 701 litres | 782 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1267 litres | 1554 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Lexus LX has 81 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This could mean that the Lexus LX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 287 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LX is 0.6 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee, which means Lexus LX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | 3`350 | 2`949 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 102 000 | 28 400 | |
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