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Lexus RX vs Volvo S90 comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 62,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Volvo S90?

Lexus RX vs Volvo S90: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • only slightly more trunk space

Volvo S90

  • marginally cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • noticeably more electric range
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo S90 is marginally cheaper – starting at 62,200 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,072 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Lexus RX with 3.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Volvo S90 offers noticeably more range – reaching up to 89 km, about 22 km more than the Lexus RX.

S90

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S90 offers a bit more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 371 HP. That’s roughly 84 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S90 is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.7 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 1.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo S90 delivers visibly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 158 Nm more.

RX

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Volvo S90 is barely lighter – 1,912 kg compared to 2,040 kg. The difference is around 128 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus RX offers only slightly more boot space – 461 L compared to 453 L. That’s a difference of about 8 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries a bit more – 620 kg compared to 518 kg. That’s a difference of about 102 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S90 stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £62,200
S90

Volvo S90

  • Engine Type : Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 235 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 89 km
Lexus RX
Volvo S90

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Lexus RX

The Lexus RX glides through city streets with the kind of hushed refinement that turns mundane commutes into a private lounge. It mixes plush comfort and polished practicality in a package that suits buyers who want to arrive relaxed and a touch smug.

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Volvo S90

The Volvo S90 is a composed, elegant luxury sedan that dresses Scandinavian restraint in a quietly imposing package. It prioritises serene highway manners and a calm, tech‑savvy cabin, making it a car that suggests you deserve the nicer things in life without ever raising its voice.

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Lexus RX
Volvo S90

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
62,200 - 70,500 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 5.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
89 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
17 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
1,912 - 2,119 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
431 - 453 L
Length
-
Length
4,969 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,440 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
451 - 518 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Power HP
235 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
480 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
173 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Volvo
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