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Lexus ES vs Volvo S60 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 455 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 42,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Volvo S60?

Lexus ES vs Volvo S60: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • barely lighter
  • very slightly more trunk space
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Volvo S60

3.9 (1 Reviews)
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  • barely cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Volvo S60 is barely cheaper – starting at 42,500 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,071 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 uses 0.7 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Lexus ES with 5.1 L/100km. The difference is about 4.4 L/100km.

S60

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 offers considerably more power – delivering 455 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 237 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s no difference in top speed – both reach 180 km/h.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is barely lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,715 kg. The difference is around 35 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus ES offers very slightly more boot space – 454 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 27 L.

When it comes to payload, the Volvo S60 carries very slightly more – 475 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Volvo S60 is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £42,500
S60

Volvo S60

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 197 - 455 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 94 km
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Reviews Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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3.9 (1 Reviews)
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Maynor
27 Apr 2026, 22:48:18

I choose the Volvo S60 for its elegance and because of the dealer that distributes it in my country. I find it superior in technology and efficiency.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
42,500 - 65,100 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 7.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
94 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
14.7 kWh
co2
115 g/km
co2
16 - 161 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,715 - 2,039 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
390 - 427 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
4,778 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
1,431 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
461 - 475 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
197 - 455 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
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Torque
300 - 709 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
145 - 335 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,969 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,022 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, B
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Volvo
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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