Lexus GX 2013 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.6 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: | 296 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 438 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus GX engine produces 24 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 38 NM more than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Lexus GX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 12.8 | 7.7 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus GX consumes 5.1 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 765 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 87 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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: | 630'000 km | 360'000 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: | 20 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus GX is smaller, but higher. Lexus GX is 7 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus GX is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 621 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 621 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | no data | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1832 litres | 1886 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Lexus GX has more luggage space (by 371 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`990 kg | 2`750 kg | |
| Net weight: | 2`375 kg | 2`078 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 615 kg | 672 kg | |
| Lexus GX load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 9 procentiem less than Volvo XC90. Therefore, Volvo XC90 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 000 | 21 800 | |
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