Lexus IS (2009 – 2013) vs Volvo S60 (2010 – 2013): specs compared

Both offer around 306 hp at most. The Lexus IS is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.8 s against 6.1 s. The Volvo S60 has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 227 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 3.6 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,481 kg against 1,742 kg.

Specification Lexus IS Lexus IS 2009 – 2013 Volvo S60 Volvo S60 2010 – 2013
Overview
Origin Japan Sweden
Documented years 2009 – 2013 2010 – 2013
Body style — —
Variants 2 22
Fuel Petrol Diesel, Petrol, Gas / other
Drive RWD FWD · AWD
Gearbox Automatic Automatic · Manual
Performance
Power 207 – 310 hp 114 – 305 hp
Torque 251 – 376 Nm 240 – 441 Nm
0–100 km/h 5.8 – 8.4 s 6.1 – 10.9 s
Top speed 216 – 227 km/h 195 – 249 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 10.7 – 10.9 L/100 km 3.6 – 9.9 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,636 mm 4,628 mm
Width 1,801 mm 2,096 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,483 mm
Wheelbase 2,731 mm 2,776 mm
Curb weight 1,742 – 1,760 kg 1,481 – 1,711 kg

Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

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