2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 | Head-to-Head Comparison
Opulent finishes and first-class amenities set the 2023 Volvo XC90 and 2023 Lexus RX 350 apart from their peers. While both are luxury SUVs, a key difference between the two is that the 2023 Volvo XC90 is a three-row SUV, while the Lexus RX 350 has two rows of seating. For more information, read through this Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 comparison written by the McLaughlin Volvo Cars team.
If you are interested in the 2023 Volvo XC90, navigate to our online inventory to find your ideal model, then schedule a test drive at our Moline, IL, dealership. Be sure to consider one of our attractive finance or leasing options. Have questions? Give us a call at (309) 490-8208 or message us through our online form. Our Quad Cities dealership is proud to serve residents of Bettendorf, IA, and Davenport, IA, as well as surrounding communities.
The 2023 Volvo XC90 starts at $57,095 MSRP, while the 2023 Lexus RX 350 has a starting MSRP of $48,550.
2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Exterior Design
Admire the lustrous sheen and daring silhouette of the 2023 Volvo XC90 and Lexus RX 350. In addition to looking good, these two SUVs boast roof rails so you can secure a luggage carrier to your roof easily. You’ll also find that both can be equipped with 19- to 21-inch wheels. Other available 2023 Volvo XC90 exterior features include:
- Door handles with ground lighting
- Tinted rear windows
- Trailer hitch
- Stainless steel tailgate scuff plate
- Laminated panoramic moonroof with power sunshade
- 19- to 21-in. wheels
- Integrated roof rails
2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Dimensions & Length
The 2023 Volvo XC90 is longer, wider, and taller than the 2023 Lexus RX 350. However, the differences are surprisingly minimal and amount to a few inches in difference. View exterior Ram 1500 and Lexus 350 dimensions in the accompanying table.
Volvo XC90
| Length | 195 in. |
|---|---|
| Width | 79.1 in. |
| Height | 69.9 in. |
Lexus RX 350
| Length | 192.5 in. |
|---|---|
| Width | 75.6 in. |
| Height | 67.3 in. |
2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Interior Specs & Comfort
Find your home away from home in either the 2023 Volvo XC90 or 2023 Lexus RX 350. Both boast heated and ventilated front seats ideal for beating back winter and welcoming summer. Your family’s audiophiles will appreciate the 15-speaker Bowers & Wilkins high fidelity sound system on the Volvo XC90 or 21-speaker Mark Levinson® PurePlay surround sound system on the Lexus RX 350. Other available 2023 Volvo XC90 interior and infotainment features include:
- Crystal gear selector knob by Orrefors®
- Power-adjustable front seats with power side bolsters
- Nappa leather upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Panoramic moonroof with power sunshade
- Power-folding rear head restraints
- Four-zone climate system
- 9-in. infotainment touchscreen with Google built-in
- Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto™
- Bluetooth®
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Volvo Cars remote access app
2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Cargo Space & Seating Capacity
The 2023 Volvo XC90 and Lexus RX 350 are both spacious in their own right, but the Volvo XC90 is the more accommodating of the two, with the ability to seat up to seven passengers and haul large pieces of furniture as needed. View 2023 Volvo XC90 and Lexus RX 350 interior dimensions in the accompanying table.
| Volvo XC90 | 2023 Model | Lexus RX 350 |
|---|---|---|
| Six or seven | Passenger Capacity | Five |
| 85.7 cu.-ft. | Max. Cargo Capacity | 46.2 cu.-ft. |
| 41.8 cu.-ft. | Cargo Behind Second Row | 29.6 cu.-ft. |
| 15.8 cu.-ft. | Cargo Behind Third Row | N/A |
| 38.9 / 38.5 / 36.3 in. | Headroom (first / second / third) | 39.5 / 38.6 in. |
| 40.9 / 37 / 31.9 in. | Legroom (first / second / third) | 41.1 / 37.4 in. |
2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Engine Specs, Performance, & Gas Mileage
The 2023 Volvo XC90 and Lexus RX 350 both offer dynamic and fuel-efficient engine options, including a hybrid powertrain apiece. Designed for all weather conditions, the XC90 is standard with all-wheel drive (AWD) across the lineup, while the RX 350 offers more versatile options with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or AWD. Both are standard with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The RX 350 hybrid engine is equipped with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT). View Volvo XC90 and Lexus RX 350 engine specifications in the accompanying tables.
2023 Volvo XC90
B5 mild hybrid
Horsepower:247 HP
Torque:258 lb.-ft.
Max. Towing Capacity:4,000 lbs.
MPG(e):22 city/28 hwy
B6 mild hybrid
Horsepower:295 HP
Torque:310 lb.-ft.
Max. Towing Capacity:5,000 lbs.
MPG(e):20 city/26 hwy
Recharge T8 plug-in hybrid
Horsepower:455 HP
Torque:523 lb.-ft.
Max. Towing Capacity:5,000 lbs.
MPG(e):66 combined MPGe
2023 Lexus RX 350
2.4L turbo I4
Horsepower:275 HP
Torque:317 lb.-ft.
Max. Towing Capacity:3,494 lbs.
MPG(e):22/29
2.5L hybrid I4
Horsepower:246 HP
Torque:233 lb.-ft.
Max. Towing Capacity:3,500 lbs.
MPG(e):37/34
2023 Volvo XC90 vs. Lexus RX 350 Safety & Driver Assistance Features
Work to protect your loved ones in either the 2023 Volvo XC90 or Lexus RX 350. Both offer blind spot information systems designed to alert you of oncoming traffic in your blind spots. You’ll also be able to utilize the road sign information systems on both. This system is designed to monitor road sign information so you can be aware of the regulations and limits in your area. Other available 2023 Ram 1500 and Lexus RX 350 driver assist features include:
2023 Volvo XC90
- Pilot assist
- 360-degree camera system
- Graphical head-up display
- Auto-dimming rear view mirrors
- Lane keeping aid and oncoming lane mitigation
- Adaptive cruise control
- Whiplash injury protection system
- Road sign information
- BLIS™ (blind spot information system) and cross traffic alert
2023 Lexus RX 350
- Backup camera
- Intuitive parking assist with automatic braking
- Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
- Lexus Safety System+ 3.0
- All-speed dynamic radar cruise control with curve speed management
- Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and intersection support
- Lane departure alert with steering assist
- Lane tracing assist
- Intelligent high beams
- Road sign assist
2022 Volvo XC90 vs. 2022 Lexus RX 350 | Moline, IL
If you’re looking for a luxury SUV that’s got the features and space to elevate your ordinary drives, you’re likely examining the 2022 Volvo XC90 and 2022 Lexus RX 350. But which is right for your lifestyle?
The team at McLaughlin Volvo Cars has crafted this comparison between the 2022 Volvo XC90 and 2022 Lexus RX 350. You can find more information on the XC90 when you read our XC90 review and explore the available models in the XC90 inventory at our Volvo dealership in Moline, IL.
Schedule a test drive with your preferred model and make sure you check out available finance and lease offers you can pair with your XC90. Have any questions? Contact the helpful Volvo experts at McLaughlin Volvo Cars in Moline, IL, online or by phone at (309) 490-8208.
2022 Volvo XC90 vs. 2022 Lexus RX 350 Interior Features
Relax in sumptuous luxury in the cabin of either the 2022 Volvo XC90 or Lexus RX 350. Both vehicles are designed to elevate your driving experience into something special, with finely crafted furnishings and the latest in connectivity technology.
In both models you’ll find a touchscreen navigation system with voice control, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability. Differences between features are shown in this chart.
2022 Volvo XC90 | Model | 2022 Lexus RX 350 |
Nappa leather | Seating Material | NuLuxe® |
Heated, ventilated, and power-adjustable with power lumbar and memory | Front Seats | Power-adjustable with power lumbar and memory |
Dual-zone | Temperature Control | Three-zone |
9-in. | Navigation Touchscreen | 8-in. |
Harman Kardon® 14-speaker | Sound System | Lexus nine-speaker |
Available | Panoramic moonroof | Optional extra |
2022 Volvo XC90 vs. 2022 Lexus RX 350 Specs & Towing Capacity
Choose from between two turbocharged four-cylinder engines in the 2022 Volvo XC90, including a 316-horsepower supercharged option, or find a 3.5L V6 under the hood of every Lexus RX 350. Both SUVs are available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Find engine specs in this chart.
Model | 2022 Volvo XC90 | 2022 Lexus RX 350 | |
Engine | T5 2.0L turbo I4 | T6 2.0L supercharged turbo I4 | 3.5L V6 |
Horsepower | 250 HP | 316 HP | 295 HP |
Torque | 258 lb.-ft. | 295 lb.-ft. | 267 lb.-ft. |
Drivetrain | FWD or AWD | AWD | FWD or AWD |
Max. Fuel Economy | 21 city / 30 hwy MPG | 19 city / 27 hwy MPG | 20 city / 27 hwy MPG |
2022 Volvo XC90 vs. 2022 Lexus RX 350 Dimensions & Cargo Space
While the 2022 Volvo XC90 and Lexus RX 350 are similar in overall size, the three-row Volvo boasts significantly more passenger- and cargo-carrying capacity than its two-row Lexus counterpart. Within the spacious cabin of the Volvo XC90 you’ll find seating for seven people and a maximum of 65.5 cubic feet of cargo space, versus seating for five and a maximum of 32.6 cubic feet of cargo volume in the Lexus RX 350. Find dimensions and capacity specs in the accompanying chart.
Model | 2022 Volvo XC90 | 2022 Lexus RX 350 |
Seating Capacity | Seven | Five |
Passenger Volume | 103.8 cu.-ft. | 99.8 cu.-ft. |
Cargo Volume Behind First/Second Row | 65.5 / 35.6 cu.-ft. | 32.6 / 16 cu.-ft. |
Cargo Volume Behind Third Row | 12.6 cu.-ft. | N/A |
Overall Length | 195 in. | 192.5 in. |
Wheelbase | 117.5 in. | 109.8 in. |
2022 Volvo XC90 vs. 2022 Lexus RX 350 Colors
2022 Volvo XC90 Colors | 2022 Lexus RX 350 Colors |
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2022 Volvo XC90 vs. 2022 Lexus RX 350 Safety Rating
Both the 2022 Volvo XC90 and Lexus RX 350 are packed with the latest safety features and driver assistance technologies. The XC90 is the only one with a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
In the 2022 Volvo XC90 you’ll find these available technologies:
- Forward collision warning
- Automatic emergency braking
- BLIS® (blind spot information system) with cross-traffic alert
- Adaptive cruise control with distance pacing and stop-and-go
- Lane keeping assist with lane departure warning
- Front and rear collision mitigation
- Electronic stability control
- Road sign information
- Front and rear parking sensors
The 2022 Lexus RX 350 is available with these driver assist features:
- Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
- Lane tracing assist
- Lane departure alert with steering assist
- Road sign assist
- Radar cruise control
- Blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert
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