Lexus RX 2012 vs Volvo XC90 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Hybrid | 3.2 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 299 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 317 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 56 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 3 NM less than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 11.5 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.7 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 555 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.94 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo XC90, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Lexus RX is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | no data | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 496 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 496 litres | 600 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1570 litres | 1837 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 104 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`615 | 2`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 600 | 12 000 | |
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