Volvo XC90 2014 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 | 294 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 358 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.1 seconds | |
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Volvo XC90 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo XC90 engine produces 26 HP more power than Lexus RX, whereas torque is 42 NM more than Lexus RX. Thanks to more power Volvo XC90 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 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) | |
| Ground clearance: | 238 mm (9.4 inches) | 205 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 | 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 | 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: | 615 litres | 553 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1886 litres | 1656 litres | |
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Volvo XC90 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volvo XC90 has 62 litres more trunk space than the Lexus RX. The Lexus RX may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volvo XC90 (by 230 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo XC90 is 0.3 metres more than that of the Lexus RX. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`750 | 2`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 53 000 | |
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