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Volvo V90 vs Lexus RX comparison

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

Volvo V90 vs Lexus RX: Key differences

Volvo V90

  • barely cheaper
  • a bit more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • markedly more electric range
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space

Lexus RX

  • only slightly lighter

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

V90

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 barely 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 clearly 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 markedly more range – reaching up to 88 km, about 21 km more than the Lexus RX.

RX

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo V90 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 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 markedly more torque with 709 Nm compared to 551 Nm. That’s about 158 Nm more.

V90

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus RX is only slightly lighter – 2,040 kg compared to 2,075 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Volvo V90 offers only slightly 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 somewhat 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 decisively ahead 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 £62,300
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
Volvo V90
Lexus RX

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Dimensions and Body

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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

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
Lexus RX

Costs and Consumption

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

Dimensions and Body

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

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
398 - 455 HP
Power HP
207 - 371 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.2 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
659 - 709 Nm
Torque
551 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
293 - 335 kW
Power kW
152 - 273 kW
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3
Engine capacity
2,393 - 2,487 cm3

General

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