Compare the2023 Jeep WagoneerVS 2023 Lexus LX

The Wagoneer has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The LX doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Wagoneer Grand helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The LX doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the Wagoneer and the LX have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, all wheel drive, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, lane departure warning systems, around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Wagoneer for 4 years and unlimited miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the LX (5/unlimited vs. 1/10,000).

There are almost 10 times as many Jeep dealers as there are Lexus dealers, which makes it much easier should you ever need service under the Wagoneer’s warranty.

The Wagoneer’s optional 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 11 more horsepower (420 vs. 409) than the LX’s 3.4 turbo V6. The Grand Wagoneer’s standard 6.4 V8 produces 62 more horsepower (471 vs. 409) than the LX’s 3.4 turbo V6. The Grand Wagoneer’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder produces 101 more horsepower (510 vs. 409) and 21 lbs.-ft. more torque (500 vs. 479) than the LX’s 3.4 turbo V6.

As tested in Car and Driver the Grand Wagoneer 6.4 V8 is faster than the Lexus LX:

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Wagoneer V8’s fuel efficiency. The LX doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Wagoneer 5.7 Hemi’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The LX doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Wagoneer has 5.4 gallons more fuel capacity than the LX (26.5 vs. 21.1 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

The Wagoneer has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The LX doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

For better stopping power the Wagoneer’s brake rotors are larger than those on the LX:

For better traction, the Wagoneer has larger standard tires than the LX (275/55R20 vs. 265/55R20). The Wagoneer’s optional tires are larger than the largest tires available on the LX (285/45R22 vs. 265/55R20).

The Wagoneer’s optional tires provide better handling because they have a lower 45 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the LX’s optional 50 series tires.

The Wagoneer has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The LX doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

For superior ride and handling, the Jeep Wagoneer has fully independent front and rear suspensions. An independent suspension allows the wheels to follow the road at the best angle for gripping the pavement, without compromising ride comfort. The Lexus LX has a solid rear axle, with a non-independent rear suspension.

The Wagoneer has standard front and rear stabilizer bars, which help keep the Wagoneer flat and controlled during cornering. The LX base model’s suspension doesn’t offer a rear stabilizer bar.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the Wagoneer’s wheelbase is 10.8 inches longer than on the LX (123 inches vs. 112.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Wagoneer is 2.5 inches wider in the front and 2.2 inches wider in the rear than on the LX.

For better maneuverability, the Wagoneer’s turning circle is 1.4 feet tighter than the LX’s (38 feet vs. 39.4 feet).

For greater off-road capability the Wagoneer has a greater minimum ground clearance than the LX Base/Premium (8.3 vs. 7.9 inches), allowing the Wagoneer to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged. The Wagoneer Air Suspension’s minimum ground clearance is 1.7 inches higher than on the LX Luxury/Ultra Luxury/F Sport (10 vs. 8.3 inches).

The design of the Jeep Wagoneer amounts to more than styling. The Wagoneer has an aerodynamic coefficient of drag of .352 Cd. That is lower than the LX (.376). A more efficient exterior helps keep the interior quieter and helps the Wagoneer get better fuel mileage.

The front grille of the Wagoneer uses electronically controlled shutters to close off airflow and reduce drag when less engine cooling is needed. This helps improve highway fuel economy. The LX doesn’t offer active grille shutters.

The Wagoneer uses computer-generated active noise cancellation to help remove annoying noise and vibration from the passenger compartment, especially at low frequencies. The LX doesn’t offer active noise cancellation.

As tested by Car and Driver while cruising at 70 MPH, the interior of the Grand Wagoneer Series II is quieter than the LX 600 F Sport (66 vs. 68 dB).

The Wagoneer’s cargo area provides more volume than the LX.

The Wagoneer’s cargo area is larger than the LX’s in almost every dimension:

The Wagoneer’s available rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The LX Ultra Luxury doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

Maximum trailer towing in the Lexus LX is limited to 8000 pounds. The Wagoneer offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

The Wagoneer 4WD with optional equipment can be flat towed on all four wheels (dinghy towed), allowing recreational vehicle owners to bring it with them on the road. When they reach their destination, the Wagoneer can be unhitched and driven around locally. The LX can’t be towed flat on the ground.

The Wagoneer Grand has standard massaging front seats in order to maximize comfort and eliminate fatigue on long trips. Massaging seats aren’t available in the LX.

The Wagoneer’s optional ParkSense Automated Parking can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling the transmission and speed with the brake pedal. With its available fully controlled system, the driver just activates it and it parks autonomously, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The LX doesn’t offer an automated parking system.

The Wagoneer is available in both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations. The LX doesn’t offer a two-wheel drive configuration.

Four Wheeler performed a comparison test in its December 2022 issue and they ranked the Jeep Wagoneer first. They ranked the Lexus LX 600 third.

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Wagoneer first among large suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The LX isn’t in the top three.

The Jeep Wagoneer outsold the Lexus LX by over 13 to one during 2022.