Acura SLX (1997 – 1999) vs Holden Jackaroo (1998 – 2002): specs compared
The Holden Jackaroo is the more powerful of the two, with up to 230 hp against 216 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.2 s against 11.8 s. It uses less fuel, from 10.5 L/100 km against 14.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,580 kg against 2,093 kg. At 4,770 mm, the Acura SLX is 99 mm longer than the Holden Jackaroo.
| Specification |
Acura
SLX
1997 – 1999
|
Holden
Jackaroo
1998 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Australia |
| Documented years | 1997 – 1999 | 1998 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD · RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 216 hp | 90 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 204 – 333 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.8 s | 9.2 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 140 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.0 L/100 km | 10.5 – 15.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,770 mm | 4,671 mm |
| Width | 1,834 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,834 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm | 2,761 mm |
| Curb weight | 2,093 kg | 1,580 – 2,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

