Lexus RX 2012 vs Volvo XC90 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 210 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 67 HP more power than Volvo XC90, whereas torque is 26 NM more than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.8 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna, Lexus ES | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Lexus RX 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: | 4.77 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.73 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 446 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 446 litres | 613 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 167 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 267 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 1.1 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`545 | 2`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 8400 | |
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