2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2009 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2009 Lexus GS were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lexus GS (246 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 423 kg more than 2009 Lexus GS.
Because 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lexus GS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lexus GS. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lexus GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 2009 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Jeep | Lexus |
| Model | Grand Cherokee | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2043 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 71 L |
