Lexus RX 2009 vs Volvo XC60 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 277 HP | 285 HP | |
| Torque: | 346 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is a more dynamic driving. Lexus RX engine produces 8 HP less power than Volvo XC60, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Volvo XC60. Due to the lower power, Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.9 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| Lexus RX gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 21 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Camry, 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Lexus RX is 11 cm longer than the Volvo XC60, width is practically the same , while the height of Lexus RX is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 495 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1455 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo XC60, which means Lexus RX can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`545 | 2`440 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 12 800 | 9000 | |
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