Lexus NX vs Volvo S60 – Which car suits you better?

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

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 has a slight advantage in terms of price – it starts at 42500 £, while the Lexus NX costs 46000 £. That’s a price difference of around 3514 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Volvo S60 manages with 0.70 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Lexus NX with 2.90 L. The difference is about 2.20 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Volvo S60 performs noticeably better – achieving up to 94 km, about 22 km more than the Lexus NX.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Volvo S60 has a distinctly edge – offering 455 HP compared to 309 HP. That’s roughly 146 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Volvo S60 is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.60 s, while the Lexus NX takes 6.30 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Lexus NX performs slight better – reaching 200 km/h, while the Volvo S60 tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 20 km/h.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Volvo S60 is barely noticeable lighter – 1715 kg compared to 1805 kg. The difference is around 90 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Lexus NX offers noticeably more room – 545 L compared to 427 L. That’s a difference of about 118 L.

When it comes to payload, Lexus NX minimal takes the win – 515 kg compared to 475 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

All in all, the Volvo S60 shows itself to be outperforms the competitor in nearly every area and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.