Jeep Wrangler vs Lexus LX

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published record does not give the Jeep Wrangler a rating. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Jeep Wrangler features a 8.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Lexus LX gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jeep Wrangler stands out with Alpine audio — features our data doesn't list for the Lexus LX. The Lexus LX counters with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Mark Levinson audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Drivetrain

The Jeep Wrangler uses a Petrol I4 Turbo producing 200kW and 400Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.3 seconds.

The Lexus LX responds with a Petrol making 305kW and 650Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 6.7 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 200kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Lexus LX is 2.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Jeep Wrangler measures 4,334mm long on a 2,459mm wheelbase, 766mm shorter than the Lexus LX at 5,100mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Lexus LX generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 365L in the Jeep Wrangler and 487L in the Lexus LX, giving the Lexus LX a 122L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 4.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,497kg. That 2,003kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Jeep Wrangler's turning circle is 2.8 m tighter, 10.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Jeep Wrangler costs about $2,907 a year (10.2 L/100km) and fuel for the Lexus LX about $3,392 a year (11.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $485 a year less for the Jeep Wrangler.

Warranty: 5 years / 100k km (Jeep Wrangler) and 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX). Capped-price servicing: 5 years (Jeep Wrangler), 4 years (Lexus LX).

Where each one leads

The Jeep Wrangler: the lower starting price ($81,990 against $167,700) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($2,907 a year against $3,392).

The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 200kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (487L against 365L) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 1,497kg).

The Verdict

Lexus LX scores higher, 61 vs 60

The Lexus LX scores 61 to the Jeep Wrangler's 60 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: performance (Lexus LX ahead by 28 points), value (Jeep Wrangler ahead by 27 points), practicality (Lexus LX ahead by 27 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Jeep Wrangler costs about $485 less (10.2 L/100km against 11.9 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 365L in the Jeep Wrangler, 487L in the Lexus LX.

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