Volvo XC90 Vs. Lexus RX 350: A Luxury SUV Showdown
Your journey to luxury SUV greatness likely involves comparing the Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350. Both are great vehicles, but one can do a whole lot more. The Volvo XC90 is equipped with more exclusive and generous features, runs faster 0-60 times while being more efficient, has spacious accommodations, has earned higher safety ratings, and can offer many more advantages.
Discover how the Volvo XC90 exceeds the competition from Lexus below. Once you've seen how the Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 comparison favors this Scandinavian masterpiece, swing by Volvo Cars Midlothian to take one on a test drive.
Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Interior Features & Benefits
The Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 interior features comparison begins with the base level.
The Volvo XC90 has a standard four-zone automatic climate control system, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, heated front seats with two-way power lumbar adjustment, a 10-speaker high-performance audio system, a 9-inch infotainment display with Google™ built-in services and Apple CarPlay®, and a panoramic moonroof.
Lexus RX 350 drivers get standard features like a dual-zone automatic climate control system, analog gauges, a nine-speaker sound system, and an 8-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay®. Heated front seats, a three-zone climate control system, and a moonroof are optional.
The Volvo XC90 can be equipped with massaging front seats (not available on the Lexus RX 350). Four-way front seat power lumbar support (also unavailable in the Lexus RX 350). Ventilated Nappa leather upholstery (paralleled by semi-aniline leather on the Lexus RX 350), and much more.
Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Safety Ratings & Features
While the 2023 Volvo XC90 is still being rated, the 2022 model earned its place as an IIHS Top Safety Pick+1 recipient. The Lexus RX 350 also lacks a rating for 2023, but was only named an IIHS Top Safety Pick for 2022.2
The elevated status of a Volvo XC90 comes in part from dedicated safety-first engineering like an advanced Safety Cage structure and in part from innovative active safety features.
Standard safety features on the 2023 Volvo XC90 include:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Pilot Assist
- Blind spot monitoring w/cross-traffic alert
- Oncoming collision mitigation
- Lane keeping aid (lane departure warning and steering assistance)
- Parking assist, rear and front
- Rearview camera
- Hill descent control
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Road sign info display
Standard safety features included in the Lexus RX 350:
- Radar cruise control and lane tracing
- Blind spot monitoring w/rear cross-traffic alert
- Pre-collision system w/pedestrian detection
- Lane departure alert w/steering assist
- Road sign assist
- Rearview camera
- Intelligent high beams
The Lexus RX 350 has an available parking assist but lacks benefits like hill descent control and innovations like semi-autonomous driving capabilities which are standard in Volvo Pilot Assist.
Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Power & Performance
Starting off the performance comparison, the standard Volvo XC90 makes less power than the Lexus RX 350 yet gets up to highway speed faster.
In particular, the standard Volvo XC90 B5 AWD makes 247 horsepower from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
The Lexus RX 350, meanwhile, has a 3.5-liter V-6 engine with 295 horsepower, FWD as standard, and launches from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds with its optional AWD; the less-powerful Volvo XC90 B5 AWD will complete the 0-60 mph sprint in just 7.3 seconds.
You may think the Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 acceleration comparison involves lower overall weights, but the well-equipped 2023 Volvo XC90 B5 AWD has a curb weight of 4,589 pounds; the Lexus RX 350 with AWD has a curb weight of 4,387 pounds.
So, how does the Volvo XC90 B5 AWD outrun a lighter, more powerful vehicle? Intelligent drivetrain engineering, a meticulous focus on aerodynamic efficiency, and well-optimized tires are just a few factors.
Compare Lexus RX vs. Volvo XC90 power levels, and the RX 350 steps up with a hybrid variant known as the Lexus RX 450h, increasing to 308 combined horsepower and achieving a 7.9 second 0-60 mph sprint. The Volvo XC90 B6 AWD boosts the mild hybrid B5 AWD powertrain to 295 horsepower via a supercharger, returning a 6.4 second 0-60 mph time.
That's where the Lexus SUV's power ends; the Volvo XC90 continues on with the 455-horsepower T8 eAWD plug-in hybrid powertrain in Recharge models, accelerating with an impressive 5.0 second 0-60 mph sprint.
Lexus RX 350 vs. Volvo XC90 towing shows that the Lexus RX 350 has a rather low towing capacity. Meanwhile, when properly equipped, the Volvo XC90 SUV’s towing capacity can be up to 5,000 pounds.
Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Fuel Economy
Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 MPG ratings are just as important of a performance benchmark.
First up, the Volvo XC90 B5 AWD delivers an EPA-estimated 22/28 MPG (city/highway)3 while an AWD-layout Lexus RX 350 delivers an EPA-estimated 19/26 MPG (city/highway).4
The Volvo XC90 B6 AWD has an equal horsepower output to a Lexus RX 350 yet exceeds both its 0-60 mph time and AWD fuel economy; this Volvo XC90 configuration delivers an EPA-estimated 20/26 MPG (city/highway).3
The Lexus RX 450h makes a slight comeback by delivering an EPA-estimated 31/28 MPG (city/highway).4 While the 2023 model has not yet been rated by the EPA, the 2022 Volvo XC90 Recharge Extended negates that comeback by delivering an EPA-estimated 66 MPGe;5 the updated ratings should be even more attractive.
Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Size, Dimensions & Cargo Space
Compare Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 dimensions, and you'll notice that the Lexus RX 350 measures 192.5-inches long, 74.6-inches wide (without mirrors), and 67.7-inches tall. The Volvo XC90 is 195-inches long, 75.7-inches wide (without mirrors), and 69.9-inches tall.
The 2023 Volvo XC90 offers a maximum cargo volume of 85.7 cubic feet, while the Lexus RX 350 tops out at 81.5 cubic feet as the RX 350L).
Inside, the Volvo XC90 comes with seven seats across three rows. Upgrading to the pricier Lexus RX 350L is necessary if you want three rows and seven seats in your Lexus RX 350.
But, Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 seat spaciousness is another easy win. With its standard moonroof, the Volvo XC90 has 38.9 inches of front, 38.5-inches of second-row, and 36.3-inches of third-row headroom; the Lexus RX 350L (with a moonroof) offers 38.7-inches, 37.9-inches, and 34.8-inches in each respective measurement.
The Volvo XC90 has 40.9-inches of front, 37-inches of second-row, and 31.9-inches of third-row legroom. The Lexus RX 350L does pull ahead with 41.4-inches of front legroom but falls back behind with 30.9-inches of second-row and 23.5-inches of third-row legroom.
Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Warranty Coverage
Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 new-car warranties are equal.6 Each includes a four-year/50,000-mile (whichever comes first) basic new-car warranty.
Both models also offer four-year/unlimited mile roadside assistance coverage. However, the Volvo XC90 has 12 years/unlimited miles corrosion warranty coverage, while the Lexus RX 350 offers six years of corrosion warranty coverage.
The Volvo XC90 also boasts a four-year/50,000-mile (whichever comes first) powertrain warranty and many options to extend your coverage.
2023 Volvo XC90
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2022 Lexus RX-350
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|---|---|---|
| 2.0 l | Engine displacement | 3.5 l |
| 2.0 L 4-cylinder | Engine configuration | 3.5 L V6 |
| All wheel drive | Drivetrain | All wheel drive |
| 8-speed shiftable automatic | Transmission | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| 4,497 lb. | Curb weight | 4,387 lb. |
| - Collision Warning System - Child Seat Anchors - Child Door Locks - Traction Control |
Safety Features | - Blind-Spot Alert - Collision Warning System - Child Seat Anchors - Child Door Locks - Pedestrian Detection System -Traction Control |
| - Bluetooth® Wireless Technology - Cruise Control - Remote Keyless Entry - Remote Engine Start - Smartphone Interface - Navigation System - Voice Recognition System - Hands Free Phone |
Technology Features | - Bluetooth® Wireless Technology - Cruise Control - Remote Keyless Entry - Smartphone Interface - Audible Label Messaging - Internet Access - Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry - Push-Button Engine Start - Navigation System (optional) - Voice Recognition System - Touch Screen Monitor - Hands Free Phone |
| - Remote Keyless Entry - Cruise Control - Bluetooth® Streaming Audio - Heated Steering Wheel (optional) - Integrated Garage Door Opener |
Comfort and Convenience | - Remote Keyless Entry - Cruise Control - Bluetooth® Streaming Audio - Heated Mirrors - Heated Steering Wheel (optional) - Integrated Garage Door Opener |
| New Volvo XC90 For Sale | Used Lexus RX-350 For Sale |
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From standard features to cargo room, the Volvo XC90 dominates the competition, but all that we've explored here is just a taste of its greatness. If you're ready to explore all the intricate details and impressive advantages, swing by our dealership today, and our Volvo sales team will introduce you to your perfect Volvo XC90.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is bigger: Lexus RX 350 or Volvo XC90?
The Volvo XC90 is slightly larger than the Lexus RX 350. Specifically, the Volvo XC90 is 2.5-inches longer, 1.1-inches wider (without mirrors), and 2.2-inches taller than a Lexus RX 350, achieving nearly five more cubic feet of maximum cargo room.
Which is safer: Lexus RX 350 or Volvo XC90?
The 2022 Volvo XC90 was awarded IIHS Top Safety Pick+1 status, while the 2022 Lexus RX 350 was named an IIHS Top Safety Pick.2 With additional standard benefits like the Pilot Assist on top, the Volvo XC90 can be considered the safer SUV.
Which is more luxurious: Lexus RX 350 or Volvo XC90?
Both the Volvo XC90 and Lexus RX 350 are luxurious SUVs, but the Volvo XC90 provides drivers with a more powerful, exclusive suite of luxury trimmings as standard. For example, a Volvo XC90 offers standard four-zone auto climate control and available massaging front seats; the Lexus RX 350 has a standard dual-zone auto climate control system and does not offer a front-seat massage feature.
1For details, please visit: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/volvo/xc90-4-door-suv/2022
2For details, please visit: https://www.iihs.org/ratings/vehicle/Lexus/rx-4-door-suv/2022
3For more information, please visit the official US government source for all fuel economy at www.fueleconomy.gov
4EPA-estimated MPG ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.
5This is a hybrid plug in vehicle. Since electricity is not measured in gallons, a conversion factor is used to translate the fuel economy into miles per gallon of gasoline equivalent (MPGe). Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe will vary for many reasons, including but not limited to, driving conditions, how and where you drive, how you maintain your vehicle battery-package/condition, and other factors. For more information, including information on MPGe, see www.fueleconomy.gov
6Warranties listed on this webpage shall not be solely relied upon. Warranties may be subject to specific terms, restrictions, exclusions, and fees. Additional warranty information may be obtained by visiting the official manufacturer website. Contact our dealership for complete details.
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