Lexus RX 2016 vs Volvo XC90 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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: | 238 HP | 320 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 82 HP less power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volvo XC90. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.7 | |
| Lexus RX consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Lexus RX could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 71 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 200 mm (7.9 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: | 280'000 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 Volvo XC90 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Lexus NX | 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. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.95 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 2.01 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 6 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 615 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1886 litres | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage space. Lexus RX has 62 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`500 | 2`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 32 800 | 27 400 | |
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