Lexus ES vs Volvo S60 (2025)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$605
- ES: 55 hp more, 2.3 cu ft more cargo.
- S60: 3 mpg better, 1,000 lb more towing.
- ES wins 4 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | ES | S60 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,190 | $43,795 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 302 hp | 247 hp | ES |
| Torque | 267 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | ES |
| MPG combined | 25 mpg | 28 mpg | S60 |
| Cargo, max | 13.9 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | ES |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.9 cu ft | N/A | N/A |
| Rear legroom | 39.2 in | 35.2 in | ES |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | About the same |
| Length | 195.9 in | 188.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.4 in | 72.8 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,690 lb | 3,909 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | 2,000 lb | S60 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 5.8 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6 s tested | 6.2 s tested | S60 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| ES 350 FWD $42,140 | S60 B5 Core Dark Theme AWD $42,600 | $460 |
| S60 B5 Core Dark Theme AWD $42,600 | ES 250 AWD $42,140 | $460 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | ES | S60 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $44,590 | $43,795 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 215 hp | 247 hp | S60 |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft | S60 |
| MPG combined | 44 mpg | 30 mpg | ES |
| Cargo, seats up | 13.9 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | ES |
| Rear legroom | 39.3 in | 35.2 in | ES |
| Front legroom | 42.4 in | 42.3 in | About the same |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.1 s tested | 6.7 s estimate | S60 |
| Basic warranty | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | About the same |
Each wins 3 of 10 measures.
Cost to run
About the same over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | ES | S60 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $43,190 | $43,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,536 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $9,216 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $52,406 | $52,024 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: S60 wins.
ES wins if Towing weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | S60 | 11% |
| Power | ES | 18% |
| Space | ES | 17% |
| Towing | S60 | 50% |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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