2006 Lexus GX vs. 2006 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2006 Lexus GX and 2006 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lexus GX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lexus GX (263 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC90. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lexus GX should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 456 kg more than 2006 Lexus GX.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lexus GX (438 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC90. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Lexus GX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC90.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lexus GX | 2006 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Lexus | Volvo |
| Model | GX | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 263 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 438 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1742 kg | 2198 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 80 L |
