Lexus RX 2019 vs Volvo XC90 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.2 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Lexus RX) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Volvo XC90) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 313 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 335 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 70 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 11.5 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 6.2 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 930 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1220 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 208 mm (8.2 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.89 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Lexus RX is 8 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: | 453 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 453 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
924 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 147 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 913 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`717 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 53 000 | 10 800 | |
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