Lexus GX 2002 vs Volvo XC90 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus GX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC90) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Lexus GX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus GX engine produces 75 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 94 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 14.7 | 9.1 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus GX could require 840 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 560'000 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 Lexus GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Lexus LX | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC90 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.74 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 9 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 2404 litres | |
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Lexus GX has more luggage capacity. Lexus GX has 989 litres more trunk space than the Volvo XC90. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 109 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 4400 | |
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