Jeep Grand Cherokee 2005 vs Lexus RX 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Diesel | 3.3 Hybrid | |
| 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: | 218 HP | 270 HP | |
| Torque: | 510 NM | 288 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 7.6 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Jeep Grand Cherokee engine produces 52 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 222 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Jeep Grand Cherokee reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.2 | 8.1 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Jeep Grand Cherokee consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 78 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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 RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Jeep Commander | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Jeep Grand Cherokee 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: | 4.75 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.67 m | |
| Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 3 cm wider, while the height of Jeep Grand Cherokee is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 978 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1909 litres | 2130 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Jeep Grand Cherokee has 539 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 221 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 12.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Jeep Grand Cherokee is 1 metres less than that of the Lexus RX, which means Jeep Grand Cherokee can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 6800 | |
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