Volvo XC90 vs Lexus NX

The Volvo XC90 starts from $97,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. That makes the Lexus NX the more affordable entry point by $38,090.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $107,789 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Lexus NX by roughly $2,135 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Volvo XC90 features a 11.2-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus NX gets a 9.8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Volvo XC90 stands out with head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio that you will not find on the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Volvo XC90 uses a 2.0L 4-cyl turbocharged 48V mild hybrid B5 producing 183kW and 350Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds.

The Lexus NX responds with a Petrol making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Volvo XC90 has the clear power advantage at 183kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the Volvo XC90 is 2.4s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Volvo XC90 measures 4,953mm long on a 2,984mm wheelbase, 293mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo XC90 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 810L in the Volvo XC90 and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Volvo XC90 a 290L advantage. The Volvo XC90 seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Volvo XC90 leads with a 2,400kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 750kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,394/year for the Volvo XC90 and $1,967/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $427 annual difference in favour of the Lexus NX.

Estimated annual total: $2,394 (Volvo XC90) vs $1,967 (Lexus NX). The Lexus NX saves you roughly $427 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Volvo XC90) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The Volvo XC90 has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).