Lexus RX 2009 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 249 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 317 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 36 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 83 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 11.9 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 480 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Lexus RX is 14 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus RX has 49 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`405 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 13 600 | 9400 | |
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