Jeep Grand Cherokee 2013 vs Lexus GX 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 4.6 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Jeep Grand 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 GX) 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." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 247 HP | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 570 NM | 438 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee is more dynamic to drive. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 49 HP less power than Lexus GX, but torque is 132 NM more than Lexus GX. Despite less power, Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 12.8 | |
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The Jeep Grand Cherokee is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 5.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that by driving the Jeep Grand Cherokee over 15,000 km in a year you can save 795 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 89 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1360 km on highway | 870 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Jeep Grand Cherokee can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 630'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Lexus GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Chrysler 300C | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus GX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.83 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus GX, 6 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 782 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 782 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1554 litres | 1832 litres | |
| The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 278 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`949 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 600 | 32 400 | |
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