Volvo XC60 2017 vs Lexus NX 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo XC60) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Lexus NX) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 190 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC60 engine produces 35 HP more power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 190 NM more than Lexus NX. Thanks to more power Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Volvo XC60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that by driving the Volvo XC60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 56 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| Volvo XC60 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: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 216 mm (8.5 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC60 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volvo V40, Volvo V60, Volvo V40 Cross Country, Volvo S90 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus NX 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: | 4.69 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 2.00 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.66 m | 1.65 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger. Volvo XC60 is 6 cm longer than the Lexus NX, 13 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 475 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1432 litres | no data | |
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Volvo XC60 has more luggage capacity. Volvo XC60 has 30 litres more trunk space than the Lexus NX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`395 | |
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| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 27 200 | 30 800 | |
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