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
2009 – 2013
|
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.

