Lexus RX 450h vs. Volvo XC90
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lexus RX 450h and Volvo XC90 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lexus RX 450h and the Volvo XC90.
In comparing the Lexus RX 450h's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Lexus RX 450h's and the Volvo XC90's specifications and ratings, the Lexus RX 450h is a better car than the Volvo XC90.
Pricing: A used 2020 Lexus RX 450h ranges from $32,406 to $48,255 while a used 2020 Volvo XC90 is priced between $26,682 to $51,399.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Lexus RX 450h loses 40.6 percent of its value and the Volvo XC90 loses 60.9 percent of its value. This means the Lexus RX 450h retains 20.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volvo XC90.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lexus RX 450h’s base engine makes 308 horsepower, and the Volvo XC90 base engine makes 400 horsepower. The RX 450h is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 482 miles. The XC90 is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 536 miles.This gives the Lexus RX 450h the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volvo XC90 the advantage in maximum range. The RX 450h uses premium unleaded, and the XC90 uses electricity, premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lexus RX 450h has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Volvo XC90 has the advantage in the area of rear head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Volvo XC90 has higher safety ratings than the Lexus RX 450h, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.45 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
46800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
62082
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
46800 - 81100
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
67000
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
77250
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
67000 - 95950
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
40010
Price Range:
32406 - 48255
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
42493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
30734 - 63864
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
54
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66477
# Good or Great Deals:
19
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
35784
Price Range:
26682 - 51399
Category Avg Price:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
40471
Category Avg Price Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
35784 - 46883
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
294
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
80997
# Good or Great Deals:
138
Lexus RX 450h Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.6 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
7.4 / 10
Volvo XC90 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lexus RX 450h
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
13.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
13.1
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
13.1 - 13.1
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.44
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Volvo XC90
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.484499363073249
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
6.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Midsize SUVs)
1.5 - 18.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
7.873314749648913
Typical Category Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
7.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Luxury Hybrid Large SUVs)
4.2 - 32.6
Lexus RX 450h Rankings
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29 out of / 31Volvo XC90 Rankings
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29 out of / 31Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline, Plug-In Hybrid
Lexus RX 450h Trim Levels
Base, F SPORT, F SPORT Performance
Volvo XC90 Trim Levels
T8 eAWD Inscription 6-Passenger, T8 eAWD Inscription 7-Passenger, T8 eAWD Momentum 6-Passenger, T8 eAWD Momentum 7-Passenger, T8 eAWD R-Design
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.45 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
308 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
472 foot-lbs @ 2200 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.080 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 28 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
533 / 482 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
26 / 28 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
499 / 536 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Available
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.6 inches
Cargo Space:
18 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
139.7 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.9 inches
Front Leg Room:
40.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.7 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
37 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
15.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
85.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4740 lbs
Width:
74.6 inches
Height:
67.7 inches
Length:
192.5 inches
Wheelbase:
109.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.2 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4993 lbs
Width:
84.3 inches
Height:
69.9 inches
Length:
195 inches
Wheelbase:
117.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/65R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/55R19
Exterior Colors
Beige
Moonbeam Beige Metallic
Black
Caviar / Obsidian
Blue
Nightfall Mica
Gray
Nebula Gray Pearl
Green
Nori Green Pearl
Red
Matador Red Mica
Silver
Atomic Silver
White
Eminent White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Onyx Black Metallic
Blue
Denim Blue Metallic
Gray
Osmium Grey Metallic / Thunder Grey Metallic
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Bright Silver Metallic
White
Crystal White Metallic / Ice White
Interior Colors
Beige
Parchment w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Parchment w/Matte Bamboo Trim / Parchment w/Striated Black Trim
Black
Black w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Black w/Matte Walnut Trim / Black w/Striated Black Trim
Brown
Noble Brown w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim
Gray
Birch w/Gray Sapele Wood and Aluminum Trim / Birch w/Matte Walnut Trim / Birch w/Striated Black Trim
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Charcoal
Brown
Maroon Brown
Gray
Slate
White
Blond
