Lexus RX 2003 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Petrol | 3.2 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 | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 328 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 13 HP less power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 8 NM more than Volvo XC90. Despite less power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 11.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 Lexus RX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo XC90 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 | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 8 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 490 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 490 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2130 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 123 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 293 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 12.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 6800 | 9000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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