Volvo S60 2015 vs Lexus IS 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 245 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.2 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Lexus IS is a more dynamic driving. Volvo S60 engine produces 55 HP less power than Lexus IS, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Lexus IS. Due to the lower power, Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 7.0 | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S60 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus IS, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volvo S60 is 4 cm shorter than the Lexus IS, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1749 litres | no data | |
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Lexus IS has more luggage space. Volvo S60 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Lexus IS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.9 metres more than that of the Lexus IS, which means Volvo S60 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 2`125 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 10 800 | 15 800 | |
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