Lexus NX 2014 vs Jeep Cherokee 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus NX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Jeep 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus NX engine produces 98 HP more power than Jeep Cherokee, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 5.6 | |
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The Jeep Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus NX consumes 4.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Cherokee, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus NX could require 630 litres more fuel. | |||
| 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) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | Used also on Jeep Renegade | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus NX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus NX 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: | 4.63 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.67 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Lexus NX and Jeep Cherokee are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 501 litres | 412 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1600 litres | no data | |
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Lexus NX has more luggage capacity. Lexus NX has 89 litres more trunk space than the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.2 metres less than that of the Jeep Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`359 | 2`450 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Jeep Cherokee scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 13 200 | |
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