Lexus RX 2019 vs Volvo XC90 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 294 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 358 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 51 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 11.5 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC90, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX 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: | 205 mm (8.1 inches) | 218 mm (8.6 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: | 420'000 km | 500'000 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 | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus RX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.00 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus RX is 19 cm longer than the Volvo XC90, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 553 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 553 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1656 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 47 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 181 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.9 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`715 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 000 | 10 800 | |
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