Volvo XC90 2011 vs Lexus RX 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 277 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 346 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 8 seconds | |
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Lexus RX is a more dynamic driving. Volvo XC90 engine produces 114 HP less power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 6 NM less than Lexus RX. Due to the lower power, Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 10.6 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 2.4 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 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres | 72 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 850 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) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.81 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.94 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger. Volvo XC90 is 4 cm longer than the Lexus RX, 5 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Seats: | 7 seats | 5 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 446 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 249 litres | no data | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 600 litres | 446 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1837 litres | 1570 litres | |
| In 5-seat version Volvo XC90 has more luggage space (by 154 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 267 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 1.1 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`680 | 2`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 26 000 | |
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