2024 Lexus GX 550 vs. 2024 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid Review

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2024 Lexus
GX 550

MSRP*: $62,900 to $79,900
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2024 Volvo
XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid

MSRP*: $71,900 to $80,100
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MPG - City 15 MPG Info not available
MPG - Hwy 21 MPG Info not available
Seating Capacity 5 - 7 seats 6 - 7 seats
Cargo Space 76.9 - 90.5 ft3 64.1 ft3
Engine
  • 349-hp, 3.4-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 455-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Plug-In Electric/Gas)
Transmission Automatic Automatic
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Horsepower 349 hp 455 hp
Towing Capacity 7,601 - 9,096 lbs 5,000 lbs
Exterior Length 197.1 in 195.0 in
Exterior Width 78.0 - 78.7 in 79.1 in
Leg Room Front 41.2 in
Rear 36.7 in
Front 40.9 in
Rear 37.0 in
Head Room Front 39.4 - 40.3 in
Rear 41.9 - 43.1 in
Front 38.9 in
Rear 38.5 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Rear passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus GX 550 than in the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between front seat comfort in the Lexus GX 550 and the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Lexus GX 550 will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Dimensions
The Lexus GX 550 is about the same width as the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid. When looking at overall length, the Lexus GX 550 takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Performance
When considering towing capacity, the Lexus GX 550 is clearly the choice over the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid for pulling heavy loads. When it comes to horsepower, the Lexus GX 550 has a lot less horsepower than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the Lexus GX 550 does a much better job of transmitting its engine's horsepower to its wheels than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.

Utility
The Lexus GX 550 has less seating than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid, making the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid the better choice, if you need to chauffeur many passengers. With the Lexus GX 550, you'll be able to haul more equipment or luggage than the Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-In Hybrid.