Lexus RX vs Volvo XC90 (2026)
Lexus RX (₹89.99 Lakh – ₹1.10 Crore) and Volvo XC90 (₹98.80 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹8.81 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90.
- The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against 247 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Lexus RX in short
The RX is Lexus's larger luxury SUV, hybrid across the board: the RX 350h strong hybrid in Exquisite (₹89.99 lakh) and Luxury (₹98.04 lakh) trims, and the RX 500h F SPORT+ at ₹1.10 crore with a 371 hp turbocharged performance hybrid. Prices are from Lexus India's official list. Against the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 — none of which offers a hybrid — the RX is the efficiency-first alternative, with the 500h adding genuine pace to the pitch.
Full RX prices & variants →Volvo XC90 in short
The XC90 is Volvo's seven-seat flagship, sold in India in its 2025-facelift form as a single fully-loaded variant: the B5 AWD Ultra at ₹98.80 lakh, powered by a 250 hp 2.0L mild-hybrid petrol. That one-variant strategy makes it the only sub-₹1-crore seven-seat flagship from a European luxury brand — the Mercedes GLS and BMW X7 both start well above. Volvo's safety-first engineering is the brand's calling card, and the electric EX90 flagship is slated to join it in India with a launch set for October 12.
Full XC90 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: RX or XC90?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹8.81 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
RX vs XC90 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Lexus RX — not yet tested; Volvo XC90 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the RX or the XC90?
The Lexus RX is more affordable — it starts ₹8.81 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC90. The Lexus RX is the more powerful car, with 366 bhp against 247 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.