Volvo XC90 2014 vs Lexus GX 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.6 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 | 296 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 438 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 24 HP more power than Lexus GX, but torque is 38 NM less than Lexus GX. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 12.8 | |
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The Volvo XC90 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo XC90 consumes 5.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GX, which means that by driving the Volvo XC90 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 765 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 71 litres | 87 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 670 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | 206 mm (8.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Volvo XC90 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: | 360'000 km | 630'000 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 GX engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 19 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 Toyota Land Cruiser, Lexus GS, Toyota Tundra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.95 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 2.01 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.78 m | 1.85 m | |
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Volvo XC90 is larger, but lower. Volvo XC90 is 7 cm longer than the Lexus GX, 12 cm wider, while the height of Volvo XC90 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Seats: | 5 seats | 7 seats | |
| Trunk capacity: | 615 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 7 seats: | 250 litres | 621 litres | |
| Trunk capacity with 5 seats: | 615 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | 1832 litres | |
| In 7-seat version Lexus GX has more luggage space (by 371 litres). The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 54 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | no data | |
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 33 200 | |
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