Lexus RX 1997 vs Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.7 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: | 201 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 283 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 38 HP more power than Jeep Grand Cherokee, but torque is 117 NM less than Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 13.0 | 9.7 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.3 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 RX could require 495 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 73 litres | 78 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 560 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 960 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.84 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 3 cm shorter than the Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 1104 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1725 litres | 2047 litres | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee has more luggage space. Lexus RX has 615 litres less trunk space than the Jeep Grand Cherokee. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Jeep Grand Cherokee (by 322 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.3 metres more than that of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`506 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 3400 | |
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