Lexus LS 2017 vs Volvo S90 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 421 HP | 235 HP | |
| Torque: | 600 NM | 480 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 186 HP more power than Volvo S90, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volvo S90. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.1 | |
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The Volvo S90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 4.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus LS could require 720 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 82 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S90 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 LS engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC90, Volvo XC60, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus LS 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.24 m | 4.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 27 cm longer than the Volvo S90, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 500 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Lexus LS has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S90. This could mean that the Lexus LS uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 250 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 238 metres less than that of the Volvo S90, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`765 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 65 400 | 21 400 | |
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