Lexus RX 2003 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 230 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 328 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 55 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 72 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 420'000 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 Lexus RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Used also on 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC60 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.73 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Lexus RX is 10 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Lexus RX has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volvo XC60. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 675 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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