Lexus RX 2005 vs Volvo XC90 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.3 Hybrid | 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: | 270 HP | 243 HP | |
| Torque: | 288 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is more dynamic to drive. Lexus RX engine produces 27 HP more power than Volvo XC90, but torque is 32 NM less than Volvo XC90. Thanks to more power Lexus RX reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 11.5 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus RX consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 80 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
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: | 4.76 m | 4.81 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.91 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.78 m | |
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Lexus RX is smaller. Lexus RX is 5 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: | 439 litres | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | no data | 249 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 439 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 174 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus RX (by 293 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.2 meters | 12.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus RX is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volvo XC90. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`505 | 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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