Volvo XC60 2013 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 181 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 57 HP less power than Lexus NX, but torque is 70 NM more than Lexus NX. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.8 | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC60 consumes 3.4 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 510 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1090 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1320 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: | 230 mm (9.1 inches) | 185 mm (7.3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.89 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.71 m | 1.65 m | |
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Volvo XC60 is larger. Volvo XC60 is 1 cm longer than the Lexus NX, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC60 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 501 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1455 litres | 1600 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo XC60 has 6 litres less trunk space than the Lexus NX. This could mean that the Volvo XC60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Lexus NX (by 145 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC60 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus NX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 200 | 26 000 | |
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