The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Lexus RX 450h AWD CVT (18 - 19)
€ 55,700

€ 58,900

€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 3.5 inches taller than the Lexus RX 450h.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 450h
69.9
76
84.3
66.3
74.6
85.8
76 in
Width
74.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
69.9 in
Height
66.3 in
117.5
194.9
109.8
192.5
194.9 in
Length
192.5 in
117.5 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 450h
4590 lb
Curb Weight
4751 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5986 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
3.39 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 450h
L
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with automatic engagement

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T23
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.5 L / 171 cu in
230 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
309 hp
at 0 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
230 hp
309 hp
Lexus RX 450h
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
No data
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
lb‑ft
Lexus RX 450h
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 450h
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 450h
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.38 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.96 lb/hp
15.38 lb/hp
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 450h
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
41 mpg
Lexus RX 450h
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
40 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
761 mi
Range
697 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
761 mi
697 mi
Lexus RX 450h
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
119.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
Lexus RX 450h
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 450h
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1208 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.3 cu ft













53.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.6 cu ft