Volvo S60 vs Lexus ES
Overview | |
Years produced2001-2009 | Years produced1990-Present |
MSRP$35,800 | MSRP$40,950 |
Listings2086 | Listings7803 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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Reviews SummaryThe Volvo S60 competes with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50. But the S60 wasn't always so competitive. In fact, dating back to 2000, it was kind of its own thing, the closest competitor being Saab. Well, Saab is no more, and Volvo woke up, realizing it had to make a sedan with mass appeal. From a visual standpoint, it’s hard not to find the S60 appealing. | |
Reviews SummaryAuto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 250 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower250 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space11.6 cu ft | Cargo Space13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3657 lbs | Curb Weight3780 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height57.1 in |
Length187.4 in | Length195.9 in |
Width80.3 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase113.1 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload905 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2001-2009 | 1990-Present |
MSRP | $35,800 | $40,950 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 out of 10Read full review |
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Summary | The Volvo S60 competes with the likes of the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and Infiniti Q50. But the S60 wasn't always so competitive. In fact, dating back to 2000, it was kind of its own thing, the closest competitor being Saab. Well, Saab is no more, and Volvo woke up, realizing it had to make a sedan with mass appeal. From a visual standpoint, it’s hard not to find the S60 appealing. | Auto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 250 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 250 hp @ 5500 rpm | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 34 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 11.6 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3657 lbs | 3780 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 187.4 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 80.3 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.1 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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