Jeep Cherokee 2013 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jeep Cherokee) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus NX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Cherokee engine produces 98 HP less power than Lexus NX, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Jeep Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 9.8 | |
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The Jeep Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Cherokee consumes 4.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the Jeep Cherokee over 15,000 km in a year you can save 630 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Jeep Renegade | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| 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: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.65 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Jeep Cherokee and Lexus NX are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 412 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1600 litres | |
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Lexus NX has more luggage space. Jeep Cherokee has 89 litres less trunk space than the Lexus NX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Cherokee is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus NX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`450 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Jeep Cherokee scores higher in safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 26 200 | |
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