Lexus LX vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Lexus LX. ANCAP's published ratings include no record for the Volvo EX60. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Lexus LX features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Lexus LX stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, Mark Levinson audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Volvo EX60. The Volvo EX60 counters with Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus LX gets leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 4-zone in the Lexus LX and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The Lexus LX uses a Petrol producing 305kW and 650Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.7 seconds.

The Volvo EX60 responds with a Electric making 275kW and 480Nm, paired to a single-speed driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The Lexus LX has the clear power advantage at 305kW vs 275kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus LX measures 5,100mm long on a 2,850mm wheelbase, 297mm longer than the Volvo EX60 at 4,803mm (2,970mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Volvo EX60 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 487L in the Lexus LX and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 36L advantage. The Lexus LX seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Lexus LX leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Volvo EX60's turning circle is 1.8 m tighter, 11.0 m against 12.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Lexus LX costs about $3,392 a year (11.9 L/100km) and electricity for the Volvo EX60 about $715 a year (14.9 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Lexus LX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus LX), no data (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Lexus LX: more power (305kW against 275kW) and the higher braked towing limit (3,500kg against 2,000kg).

The Volvo EX60: the lower starting price ($86,990 against $167,700) and the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 487L).

The Verdict

Volvo EX60 scores higher, 71 vs 61

The Volvo EX60 scores 71 to the Lexus LX's 61 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: value (Volvo EX60 ahead by 35 points), practicality (Lexus LX ahead by 21 points). Boot space with the seats up: 487L in the Lexus LX, 523L in the Volvo EX60.

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