Lexus RX 2016 vs Volvo XC60 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 249 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 6.8 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 11 HP less power than Volvo XC60, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 inches) | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volvo XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo V60, Volvo S90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.00 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.66 m | |
| Lexus RX is 20 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1432 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage capacity. Lexus RX has 48 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`575 | 2`470 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 33 200 | 29 400 | |
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