Lexus RX 2009 vs Jeep Wrangler 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.8 Diesel | |
| 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: | 277 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 410 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 100 HP more power than Jeep Wrangler, but torque is 64 NM less than Jeep Wrangler. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 9.9 | |
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The Jeep Wrangler is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Jeep Wrangler, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 79 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Jeep Wrangler gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | 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 RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.88 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.80 m | |
| Lexus RX is 1 cm shorter than the Jeep Wrangler, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 2322 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.25 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.85 metres less than that of the Jeep Wrangler, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 17 000 | |
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