Volvo XC90 2002 vs Lexus RX 2003
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 3.0 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 283 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12 seconds | 9 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 41 HP less power than Lexus RX, but torque is 57 NM more than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 12.2 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 3.1 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 465 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 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) | |
| Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo XC90 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.74 m | 1.68 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 6 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 439 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
2404 litres | 2130 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Volvo XC90 has 190 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 274 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.7 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1.3 metres more than that of the Lexus RX, which means Volvo XC90 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`735 | 2`380 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 3400 | 5800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.1/10 | 9.4/10 | |
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