Lexus RX 2012 vs Volvo XC60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 252 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 116 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 188 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.8 | 10.7 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo XC60, which means that by driving the Lexus RX over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 860 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
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Volvo XC60 2013: This Volvo has Haldex Generation V proactive automatic four-wheel drive. It analyzes input from the ABS and engine control units and can increase pressure on the multi-disc clutch for faster application when needed. During normal driving, the torque split is 100% to the front and no torque to the rear. If wheel spin is detected, torque can be split evenly between the axles (50% to 50%). | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Highlander | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo V60 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.71 m | |
| Lexus RX is 13 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1570 litres | 1455 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Lexus RX uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 115 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`410 kg | 2`440 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`840 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 570 kg | 605 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 13 200 | |
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