Lexus NX 2017 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Lexus NX) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo XC60) 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 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: | 155 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus NX engine produces 60 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 230 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.4 | |
| Lexus NX consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Lexus NX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 56 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1320 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC60 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) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
| Ground clearance: | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 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: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Volvo XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volvo XC70 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.71 m | |
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Lexus NX is smaller. Lexus NX is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo XC60, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus NX is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 475 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
| Lexus NX has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`395 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 30 800 | 15 400 | |
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