Lexus RX 2003 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 3.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus RX) 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. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 204 HP | 218 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 510 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9 seconds | |
| Lexus RX engine produces 14 HP less power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, whereas torque is 227 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.2 | 10.2 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2 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 RX could require 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 900 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) | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 3.0 engine: The main issues with this diesel engine stem from the fuel system and its sensitive piezo injectors. These injectors are known for being highly demanding in terms of fuel quality, which can lead to performance ... More about Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 3.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.74 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 1 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 439 litres | 978 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 1909 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 539 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 221 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.2 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`380 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5200 | |
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