Lexus NX 2014 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Hybrid | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus NX) excel in urban environments with superior fuel efficiency and lower emissions during stop-and-go driving. Diesel engines (Volvo XC60), however, are more fuel-efficient on long highway trips and provide greater torque for towing and heavy loads. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 155 HP | 181 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 420 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Lexus NX engine produces 26 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 210 NM less than Volvo XC60. Despite less power, Lexus NX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.4 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus NX consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus NX could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1090 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 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: | 185 mm (7.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 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, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus NX is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 476 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1520 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Lexus NX has 19 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus NX (by 65 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus NX is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Lexus NX can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`334 | 2`270 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 26 000 | 14 200 | |
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