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Lexus RX vs Volvo V90 comparison

Compare performance (371 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (63,300 £ vs 62,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus RX or Volvo V90?

Lexus RX vs Volvo V90: Key differences

Lexus RX

  • very slightly lighter
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Volvo V90

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • slightly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • marginally more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

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

RX

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Volvo V90 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 62,300 £ , while the Lexus RX costs 63,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 995 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo V90 uses 0.8 L/100km and is significantly 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 V90 offers clearly more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 21 km more than the Lexus RX.

V90

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 V90 offers slightly 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 V90 is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Lexus RX takes 6.2 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Volvo V90 delivers noticeably 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, Lexus RX is very slightly lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers marginally more boot space – 488 L compared to 461 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus RX carries slightly more – 620 kg compared to 515 kg. That’s a difference of about 105 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo V90 is clearly superior overall 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.

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V90

Volvo V90

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 398 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Lexus RX
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

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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 V90

The Volvo V90 blends Scandinavian elegance with estate practicality, delivering a composed ride and an interior that's both luxurious and perfectly sensible. Packed with clever storage and top-flight safety kit, it's the choice for buyers who want to look classy while hauling life's chaos — without making a fuss about it.

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Lexus RX
Volvo V90

Costs and Consumption

Price
63,300 - 87,400 £
Price
62,300 - 71,700 £
Consumption L/100km
3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
67 km
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
75 - 183 g/km
co2
18 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Estate
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,040 - 2,185 kg
Curb weight
2,075 kg
Trunk capacity
461 L
Trunk capacity
488 L
Length
-
Length
4,945 mm
Width
1,920 mm
Width
1,879 mm
Height
-
Height
1,472 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,454 L
Payload
575 - 620 kg
Payload
515 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
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
398 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
551 Nm
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, E, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Volvo
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