2020 Lexus IS vs. 2020 Volvo S60
November 28 2019, Lexus Laval
The new 2020 Lexus IS is back this year with its aggressive and sporty design that gives it an undeniable advantage over its competition. We buy a compact luxury sedan for a variety of reasons but standing out in traffic is important for many buyers and the 2020 Lexus IS will be able to surpass your expectations at this level.
That, plus other elements, allows the new 2020 Lexus IS to really stand out from its competition in its segment, a competition that includes the new Volvo S60.
For starters, the 2020 Lexus IS offers a few more engine options than the 2020 Volvo S60 if you look only at traditional combustion engines. Both the Volvo S60 and the 2020 Lexus IS are powered by a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo engine that develops 241 horsepower in the IS and 250 horsepower in the Volvo S60. We might think that the engine of the S60 makes the car faster, but that’s not the case. Indeed, the 2020 Lexus IS reaches 100 km/h in just 6.5 seconds while the Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds according to the Guide de l'auto. The engine in the 2020 Lexus IS is also more fuel-efficient.
In any case, the 2020 Lexus IS is more powerful than the Volvo S60. The most powerful engines of both models develop more than 300 horsepower (311 in the IS and 316 in the S60), but the IS reaches 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds compared to 6.9 seconds for the S60.
Experts who had the chance to evaluate both models also noted that the IS cabin is more versatile and that its infotainment system is more functional and easy to use. In other words, the 2020 Lexus IS is more powerful, but also easier to live with every day. Come learn more today at Lexus Laval!
