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Lexus TX vs Volvo XC90

The 2026 TX 350 AWD against the 2026 XC90 B6 Ultra, through ten physics labs and every official rating we could find.

Last checked Oct 28, 2026. Every figure links to its source.

Open this matchup in the 3D lab

2026 Lexus TX2026 Volvo XC90

The short answer

  • In the trims shown, the TX costs $14,655 less: $60,090 against $74,745 for the XC90, destination included. PublishedLexusPublishedMotorTrend
  • The TX has 21.4 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 57.4 cu ft against 36.0 cu ft. PublishedLexusTestedCar and Driver
  • Our packing test fits 8 large suitcases in the TX and 6 in the XC90. Simulatedfrom LexusSimulatedfrom C/D specs
  • From the driver’s seat the XC90’s hood hides the first 24 ft of road; the TX’s hides 29 ft. Simulated

Who each one suits

The TX is the roomier, cheaper one: $14,655 less in these trims, 57.4 cu ft behind the second row against 36.0, 8 large suitcases against 6, and 6.0 in of knee room for a 5-ft-11 rear passenger against 3.3. Car and Driver measured 66 dBA at 70 mph in a front-drive TX 350 against 69 in the XC90, and it turns 1.6 ft tighter.

The XC90 gets to 60 mph sooner (6.8 s against 7.1), held 0.85 g on the skidpad against 0.82, and its hood hides 24 ft of road against 29. It’s a 2026 IIHS Top Safety Pick with Good small overlap, moderate overlap, side and headlight ratings; IIHS has rated the TX only in the small overlap test, where it’s Acceptable.

At a glance

TXXC90
Starting price, this trim$60,090PublishedLexus$74,745PublishedMotorTrend
Powertrain2.4 L turbocharged four (T24A-FTS) with port and direct injection · Full-time electronically controlled AWD (75:25 to 50:50 front/rear)2.0 L four with an electric supercharger and a turbocharger, plus a 48 V integrated starter generator (13 hp, 30 lb-ft) · AWD (electronically controlled rear coupling)
0–60 mph, tested or claimed7.1 sTestedCar and Driver6.8 sTestedCar and Driver
Braking 70–0 mph, tested172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver173 ft (52.7 m)TestedCar and Driver
EPA combined23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Cargo behind the second row57.4 cu ft (1,625 L)PublishedLexus36.0 cu ft (1,019 L)TestedCar and Driver
Large suitcases, packed8Simulatedfrom Lexus6Simulatedfrom C/D specs
Seats7Published7Published
Crash ratingsNHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS crash tests A/–/–NHTSA 5★ overall · IIHS Top Safety Pick

Acceleration

The XC90 gets to 60 mph 0.3 s sooner: 6.8 s against 7.1 s.

TXXC90
Power275 hp (205 kW)PublishedLexus295 hp (220 kW)PublishedVolvo
Torque317 lb-ft (430 Nm)PublishedLexus310 lb-ft (420 Nm)PublishedVolvo
0–60 mph, tested or claimed7.1 sTestedCar and Driver6.8 sTestedCar and Driver
0–60 mph, our simulation7.3 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver6.8 sSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Passing, 50–70 mph4.6 sTestedCar and Driver4.9 sTestedCar and Driver
Quarter mile15.4 sTestedCar and Driver15.2 sTestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Shove

Braking and stopping distance

No meaningful gap between the TX and the XC90 on what we can measure here.

TXXC90
Braking 70–0 mph, tested172 ft (52.4 m)TestedCar and Driver173 ft (52.7 m)TestedCar and Driver
Braking 60–0 mph, tested124 ft (37.8 m)TestedMotorTrend123 ft (37.5 m)TestedMotorTrend
Wet road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction357 ft (108.9 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver359 ft (109.4 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Dry road from 70 mph, 1 s reaction275 ft (83.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver276 ft (84.0 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Packed snow from 30 mph, 1 s reaction166 ft (50.5 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver166 ft (50.7 m)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Watch it in The Stop

Rollover

No meaningful gap between the TX and the XC90 on what we can measure here.

TXXC90
NHTSA rollover rating4★ · 17.4% riskTestedNHTSA4★ · 17.9% riskTestedNHTSA
Sideways slide that trips it into a roll11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs11 mph (18 km/h)Simulated, estimated inputs
Static stability factor (half-track ÷ CoG height)1.20Simulated, estimated inputs1.20Simulated, estimated inputs
Watch it in The Tipping Point

Efficiency and running costs

No meaningful gap between the TX and the XC90 on what we can measure here.

TXXC90
EPA combined23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA23 mpg (10.2 L/100 km)PublishedEPA
Fuel or charging, 15,000 mi a year$2,920/yrDerivedEPA$2,920/yrDerivedEPA
Steady 75 mph, our simulation31 mpg (7.6 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver26 mpg (9.0 L/100 km)Simulatedfrom Car and Driver
Drag coefficient0.34PublishedLexus0.33PublishedVolvo
Watch it in The Invisible Wall

Grip, snow and maneuvering

The TX turns in a 1.6 ft tighter circle: 38.1 ft against 39.7 ft.

TXXC90
Skidpad grip, tested0.82 gTestedCar and Driver0.85 gTestedCar and Driver
Cornering grip, our simulation0.82 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver0.85 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Pulling away on packed snow0.27 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver0.27 gSimulatedfrom Car and Driver
Turning circle38.1 ft (11.6 m)PublishedLexus39.7 ft (12.1 m)PublishedVolvo
Ground clearance7.9 in (20 cm)PublishedLexus8.1 in (21 cm)PublishedVolvo
TiresGoodyear Assurance Finesse 255/55R20 107W · 255/55R20TestedCar and DriverPirelli Scorpion Zero All Season 275/35R22 104V VOL · 275/35R22TestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Grip Budget

Space, luggage and fit

The TX has 21.4 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 57.4 cu ft against 36.0 cu ft.

TXXC90
Seats7Published7Published
Large suitcases, packed8Simulatedfrom Lexus6Simulatedfrom C/D specs
Carry-ons in the space left4Simulatedfrom Lexus0Simulatedfrom C/D specs
Cargo behind the second row57.4 cu ft (1,625 L)PublishedLexus36.0 cu ft (1,019 L)TestedCar and Driver
Cargo, seats folded97.0 cu ft (2,747 L)PublishedLexus66.0 cu ft (1,869 L)TestedCar and Driver
Towing5,000 lb (2,268 kg)PublishedLexus5,000 lb (2,268 kg)PublishedVolvo
Driver head room, 6 ft 4 in driver+0.4 in (1 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+2.3 in (6 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 11 in driver+2.9 in (7 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+4.8 in (12 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Driver head room, 5 ft 4 in driver+5.9 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+7.8 in (20 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head room, 5 ft 11 in passenger+1.6 in (4 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+3.0 in (8 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear knee room, 5 ft 11 in behind 5 ft 11 in+6.0 in (15 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs+3.3 in (8 cm)Simulated, estimated inputs
Rear head and knee, 6 ft 4 in behind 6 ft 4 in−1.0 in head · +1.7 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs+0.4 in head · −1.0 in kneeSimulated, estimated inputs
Front head room, published41.4 in (105 cm)PublishedEdmunds38.9 in (99 cm)PublishedVolvo
Rear head room, published40.1 in (102 cm)PublishedEdmunds38.5 in (98 cm)PublishedVolvo
Rear leg room, published39.5 in (100 cm)PublishedLexus37.0 in (94 cm)PublishedVolvo
Watch it in Live In It

Cabin noise

At 70 mph the TX is quieter inside: 66 dBA against 69 dBA for the XC90, a noticeable difference.

TXXC90
Cabin sound at 70 mph66 dBAEstimateCar and Driver69 dBATestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Quiet Test

Visibility

From the driver’s seat the XC90’s hood hides the first 24 ft of road; the TX’s hides 29 ft.

TXXC90
Road hidden in front of the bumper, 5 ft 9 in driver29 ft (8.7 m)Simulated24 ft (7.4 m)Simulated
Ground visible within 33 ft ahead39%Simulated36%Simulated
Watch it in Can You See Me?

Headlights and night stopping

No meaningful gap between the TX and the XC90 on what we can measure here.

TXXC90
IIHS headlight ratingno dataGoodTestedIIHS
Low beams, straight road (right edge)no data295 ft (90.0 m)TestedIIHS
Fastest you can stop inside the low beamsno data65 mph (105 km/h)Simulatedfrom IIHS
High beams, straight road (right edge)no data514 ft (156.8 m)TestedIIHS
Watch it in After Dark

Crash safety

In the IIHS small overlap front test the XC90 rates Good and the TX Acceptable.

TXXC90
NHTSA overall5★TestedNHTSA5★TestedNHTSA
IIHS small overlap frontAcceptableTestedIIHSGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS moderate overlap front (updated)no dataGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS side (updated)no dataGoodTestedIIHS
IIHS awardno data2026 Top Safety PickPublishedIIHS
Curb weight4,427 lb (2,008 kg)TestedCar and Driver4,727 lb (2,144 kg)TestedCar and Driver
Watch it in The Impact

Where each one wins

Lexus TX

  • In the trims shown, the TX costs $14,655 less: $60,090 against $74,745 for the XC90, destination included. PublishedLexusPublishedMotorTrend
  • The TX has 21.4 cu ft more cargo space behind its second row: 57.4 cu ft against 36.0 cu ft. PublishedLexusTestedCar and Driver
  • Our packing test fits 8 large suitcases in the TX and 6 in the XC90. Simulatedfrom LexusSimulatedfrom C/D specs
  • Behind a 5-ft-11 driver, a 5-ft-11 passenger gets +6.0 in of knee room in the TX and +3.3 in in the XC90. Simulated, estimated inputs
  • At 70 mph the TX is quieter inside: 66 dBA against 69 dBA for the XC90, a noticeable difference. EstimateCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • The TX turns in a 1.6 ft tighter circle: 38.1 ft against 39.7 ft. PublishedLexusPublishedVolvo
  • Passing from 50 to 70 mph takes 4.6 s in the TX and 4.9 s in the XC90. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver

Volvo XC90

  • From the driver’s seat the XC90’s hood hides the first 24 ft of road; the TX’s hides 29 ft. Simulated
  • A 6-ft-4 driver has +2.3 in between head and headliner in the XC90 and +0.4 in in the TX. Simulated, estimated inputs
  • In the IIHS small overlap front test the XC90 rates Good and the TX Acceptable. TestedIIHSTestedIIHS
  • A 5-ft-11 rear passenger has +3.0 in of head room in the XC90 and +1.6 in in the TX. Simulated, estimated inputs
  • The XC90 gets to 60 mph 0.3 s sooner: 6.8 s against 7.1 s. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver
  • The XC90 held 0.85 g on the skidpad against 0.82 g for the TX. TestedCar and DriverTestedCar and Driver

Weigh them by what matters to you in the lab’s verdict

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Sources

  1. Lexus USA Newsroom: Style, Utility, and Comfort: The 2026 Lexus TX (outputs, cargo, MSRP + DPH price list updated June 19, 2026) (2026-06)
  2. MotorTrend: 2026 Volvo XC90 review, trims and pricing (2026-09)
  3. Car and Driver: Tested: 2025 Volvo XC90 (2025.5 B6 Ultra and T8 Ultra instrumented tests) (2025-05)
  4. Car and Driver (Chrome Data): 2026 Volvo XC90 Core B5 AWD 7-Seater features and specs (2026-09)
  5. Car and Driver: Tested: 2024 Lexus TX Elbows Its Way into the Three-Row SUV Scene (TX350 FWD test results) (2023-12)
  6. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Lexus TX 350 AWD (id 49924) and TX 500h AWD (id 49923) ratings (2026-10)
  7. US EPA (fueleconomy.gov): 2026 Volvo XC90 B5, B6 and T8 ratings (2026-09)
  8. Lexus Canada: 2026 TX Product Information (dimensions, overhangs, Cd, gear ratios, weights, motors, battery, brakes, interior) (2025-12)
  9. Volvo Car USA: 2026 XC90 specifications, B5 and B6 AWD (dimensions, weights, power, cargo) (2026-09)
  10. MotorTrend: 2024 Lexus TX350 AWD First Test: Cruiser, Not a Bruiser (TX 350 Luxury AWD) (2024-10)
  11. MotorTrend: 2025.5 Volvo XC90 B6 First Test (2025-05)
  12. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Lexus TX 350 SUV AWD (VehicleId 21637) (2026-10)
  13. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings: 2026 Volvo XC90 SUV MHEV AWD (VehicleId 20880) (2026-09)
  14. Volvo Cars (archived by the Volvo Owners Club): Volvo XC90 Technical Specifications, Model Year 2025 (B5 AWD, T8 AWD; European specification) (2026-09)
  15. Edmunds: 2026 Lexus TX 350 FWD specs (headroom without the panoramic roof) (2026-10)
  16. Car and Driver: 2026 Volvo XC90 B6 AWD Ultra long-term test (instrumented results) (2026-08)
  17. IIHS: 2026 Volvo XC90 ratings (moderate overlap applies to 2025–26 built after December 2024) (2026-09)
  18. IIHS: 2026 Lexus TX ratings (small overlap only, from Grand Highlander tests) (2026-10)
  19. IIHS: IIHS pushes improvements in crash avoidance with 2026 awards (Mar 24, 2026) (2026-03)

Badges: Published figures come from the maker, a regulator or a rating agency; Tested from an independent instrumented test; Simulated are computed by our physics from those inputs (how); Estimate means no published value exists. Confirm figures with the maker or your dealer before you buy.