The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (16 - 17) vs. Lexus RX 300 AWD Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 55,900

€ 51,300

€ 55,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 3.3 inches taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 300
69.9
76
84.3
66.5
74.6
85.8
76 in
Width
74.6 in
84.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
69.9 in
Height
66.5 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 300
4696 lb
Curb Weight
4564 lb
5798 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5677 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
2.81 %

General
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 300
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 300
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T23
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
238 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
238 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 300
369 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
369 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 300
Performance
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 300
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

Lexus RX 300
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19.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.42 lb/hp
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
19.73 lb/hp
19.42 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
28 mpg
Lexus RX 300
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
18.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
774 mi
Range
526 mi
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
774 mi
526 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
161.1 kWh
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
117.3 kWh
161.1 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo XC90 D5 Polestar Performance
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
20.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft














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