Volvo XC60 2013 vs Lexus NX 2014
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 304 HP | 238 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 7 seconds | |
| Volvo XC60 engine produces 66 HP more power than Lexus NX, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Lexus NX. Despite the higher power, Volvo XC60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.7 | 9.8 | |
| Volvo XC60 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus NX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC60 could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 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 | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC70, Volvo V60 | 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. | |||
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`440 | 2`359 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 13 800 | 25 800 | |
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