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." | |||
| 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: | 215 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus NX is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC60 engine produces 23 HP less power than Lexus NX, but torque is 90 NM more than Lexus NX. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 9.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 10.8 l/100km | |
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The Volvo XC60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification 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. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo XC60 consumes 2.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX. | |||
| 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 | ||
| 850 km with real consumption | 550 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 280'000 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 Volvo XC60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo XC70 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus GS | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Lexus NX might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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, if possible |
1455 litres | 1600 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: | 2`270 kg | 2`359 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`834 kg | 1`810 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 436 kg | 549 kg | |
| Volvo XC60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 26 procentiem less than Lexus NX. Therefore, Lexus NX is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 12 600 | 23 400 | |
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