Volvo XC90 2019 vs Lexus RX 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo XC90) 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 RX) 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: | 235 HP | 294 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 358 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 59 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 122 NM more than Lexus RX. Despite less power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 9.0 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 195 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Volvo XC90 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90, Volvo V90 Cross Country | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus GS, Toyota Tacoma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo XC90 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Lexus RX 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: | 4.95 m | 5.00 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Volvo XC90 is 5 cm shorter than the Lexus RX, 11 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1656 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Volvo XC90 has 185 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Lexus RX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 44 600 | 50 200 | |
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