Lexus RX (2008 – 2012) vs Volvo XC60 (2008 – 2013): specs compared
The Volvo XC60 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 305 hp against 299 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.3 s against 7.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,696 kg against 1,970 kg. At 4,768 mm, the Lexus RX is 140 mm longer than the Volvo XC60.
| Specification |
Lexus
RX
2008 – 2012
|
Volvo
XC60
2008 – 2013
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Sweden |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2012 | 2008 – 2013 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 22 |
| Fuel | Hybrid, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 249 – 277 hp | 136 – 305 hp |
| Torque | 317 – 348 Nm | 300 – 441 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 – 8.0 s | 7.3 – 11.2 s |
| Top speed | 200 km/h | 185 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.7 – 10.6 L/100 km | 5.3 – 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,768 mm | 4,628 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,684 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 2,769 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,970 – 2,110 kg | 1,696 – 1,961 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.