2024 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2024 Lexus RX 350 Review

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2024 Jeep
Wrangler

MSRP*: $31,995 to $91,545
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2024 Lexus
RX 350

MSRP*: $48,600 to $59,330
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MPG - City 13 - 20 MPG 21 - 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 16 - 23 MPG 28 - 29 MPG
Seating Capacity 4 - 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space 31.7 - 72.4 ft3 46.2 ft3
Engine
  • 270-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 285-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 470-hp, 6.4-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 275-hp, 2.4-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Manual Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 270 - 470 hp 275 hp
Towing Capacity 2,000 - 3,500 lbs 3,494 lbs
Exterior Length 166.8 - 188.4 in 192.5 in
Exterior Width 73.9 in 75.6 in
Leg Room Front 40.8 - 41.2 in
Rear 35.7 - 38.3 in
Front 41.1 in
Rear 37.4 in
Head Room Front 40.8 - 42.6 in
Rear 40.3 - 41.7 in
Front 38.1 - 39.5 in
Rear 28.5 - 38.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Jeep Wrangler than in the Lexus RX 350. The Jeep Wrangler will be popular with taller drivers and passengers in the front seat, due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus RX 350.

Convenience
With the Lexus RX 350, you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Jeep Wrangler, due to its tank size and fuel economy.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Jeep Wrangler will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Lexus RX 350.

Dimensions
Since the Jeep Wrangler is much slimmer than the Lexus RX 350, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. The Jeep Wrangler is slightly shorter than the Lexus RX 350, which may make it easier to park.

Handling
The Jeep Wrangler has the same turning radius as the Lexus RX 350, so they both maneuver the same in and out of tight spots.

Performance
If you've got something you need to pull, the Jeep Wrangler will do just as well as the Lexus RX 350, since they have about the same towing capacity. The Jeep Wrangler has a little more horsepower than the Lexus RX 350.

Powertrain
With its lower torque engine, the Jeep Wrangler doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Lexus RX 350.

Utility
In terms of seating, you'll be able to fit about the same number of people in both the Jeep Wrangler and the Lexus RX 350. With the Jeep Wrangler, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Lexus RX 350.