Model Year | 2014 | 2014 | |
Model | Jeep Grand Cherokee | Lexus IS | |
Engine | 6.4L V8 OHV-2v 470 hp@6000 465 lb-ft@4300 |
5.0L V8 DOHC-4v 416 hp@6600 371 lb-ft@5200 |
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Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 114.8 in | 110.2 in | 4.6 in |
Length | 189.8 in | 183.7 in | 6.1 in |
Width | 76.5 in | 71.3 in | 5.2 in |
Height | 69.3 in | 56.3 in | 13 in |
Curb Weight | 5150 lb. | 3780 lb. | 1370 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 24.6 gal. | 17.4 gal. | 7.2 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 39.9 in | 38.2 in | 1.7 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 58.7 in | 55.9 in | 2.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 57.0 in | 54.3 in | 2.7 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 40.3 in | 44.8 in | -4.5 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.2 in | 36.9 in | 2.3 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 58.0 in | 53.4 in | 4.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.2 in | 54.0 in | 2.2 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.6 in | 32.2 in | 6.4 in |
Total Legroom | 78.9 in (over 2 rows) | 77 in (over 2 rows) | 1.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 36.3 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 25.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 68.3 ft3 | 10.8 ft3 | 57.5 ft3 |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2013 | You can buy a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne with tame front seats, but not the Grand Cherokee SRT8. In the Jeep, SRT's signature buckets are standard. Large, firm bolsters provide excellent lateral support even to those of us with slender builds. Yet they're also comfortable, with enough padding to avoid park bench references. The four-way adjustable lumbar didn't do much for my back, but your experience may vary. Moving to the back seat, the Grand Cherokee's growth adds a couple of badly needed inches to legroom. With this improvement the Grand Cherokee only matches other similarly sized SUVs, so it's not a reason to buy. But rear seat legroom is no longer a reason not to buy, so it bears mentioning. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2014 | 4dr SUV 290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range |
The cabin is a very serene place to be, aided by the comfortable front seats. With the leather seat option, both front seats and two rear seats came with seat heaters. Also, both front seats are power adjustable, including height and lumbar. The lumbar support is great for long trips, allowing you to change wear the seat contacts your back for less overall fatigue. see full Jeep Grand Cherokee review |
2014 Lexus IS Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2014 | Following the Germans' lead, many car makers have been fitting firmer and firmer seats. Cadillac might have once been known for seats you could sink deep into, but those in the ATS are the opposite, with too little give and contours that are far from form-fitting. No fear, Lexus hasn't done the same with the IS. Even the more heavily bolstered seats that are part of the F Sport package lack hard points, which helps them provide a slop-free fit for a wide range of body types. (Oddly, you'll find seats similar to these in some Chrysler people haulers.) Personally, I wouldn't mind a little firmer support, but then I also prefer a firm mattress. Notably, the lumbar support in the Lexus IS is only two-way and the spread of the side bolsters is not adjustable. For four-way lumbar support and adjustable side bolsters (plus somewhat firmer support) you need to step up to the larger Lexus GS. see full Lexus IS review |
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