Lexus GX 2002 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.7 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 238 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 434 NM | 400 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 53 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 34 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 | 8.5 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 6.2 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 930 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 700'000 km | 480'000 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 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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 2006 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo XC90 2006 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus GX is larger. Lexus GX is 8 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm wider, while the height of Lexus GX is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 8 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 1238 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 1238 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2513 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Lexus GX has more luggage space (by 625 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus GX (by 676 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus GX is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`800 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 8400 | |
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