Lexus IS 2020 vs Volvo S60 2013
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Lexus IS is available only with automatic gearbox, whereas Volvo S60 has both automatic and manual transmission options. | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Lexus IS is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Volvo S60 can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Lexus IS also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 5.0 (petrol) | 1.5 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volvo S60 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 241 - 472 HP | 115 - 304 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 - 536 NM | 220 - 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.4 seconds | 5.9 - 12.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 - 11.8 | 3.7 - 9.9 | |
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Lexus IS petrol engines consumes on average 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volvo S60. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 124 - 136 mm (4.9 - 5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Lexus IS can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | no data | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Trunk capacity: | 306 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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Volvo S60 has more luggage space. Lexus IS has 74 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus IS is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volvo S60, which means Lexus IS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`162 | ~ 2`087 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 400 | |
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