Volvo XC90 2019 vs Lexus RX 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 320 HP | 300 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 20 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 | 9.0 | |
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The Lexus RX is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Lexus RX, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo XC90 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| Lexus RX 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: | 360'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo S60, Volvo XC60, Volvo S90, Volvo V90 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.93 m | 1.90 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 6 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 368 litres | 453 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 924 litres | |
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Lexus RX has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 85 litres less trunk space than the Lexus RX. This could mean that the Volvo XC90 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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): | no data | 2`656 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 47 000 | 50 600 | |
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