Lexus NX vs Volvo EX60

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

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 NX features a 9.8-inch touchscreen paired with a 8-inch digital dash, while the Volvo EX60 gets a 15-inch display and 11.4-inch instruments.

The Lexus NX 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 panoramic roof, ventilated seats and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Lexus NX gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Volvo EX60 offers nordico. Climate control is 2-zone in the Lexus NX and 3-zone in the Volvo EX60.

Drivetrain

The Lexus NX uses a Hybrid producing 179kW and 239Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.7 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 Volvo EX60 has the clear power advantage at 275kW vs 179kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Volvo EX60 is 1.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Lexus NX measures 4,660mm long on a 2,690mm wheelbase, 143mm shorter 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 520L in the Lexus NX and 523L in the Volvo EX60, giving the Volvo EX60 a 3L advantage.

For towing, the Volvo EX60 leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 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 0.4 m tighter, 11.0 m against 11.4 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 NX costs about $1,425 a year (5 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 NX) and 5 years / Unlimited (Volvo EX60). Capped-price servicing: 4 years (Lexus NX), no data (Volvo EX60).

Where each one leads

The Lexus NX: the lower starting price ($71,700 against $86,990).

The Volvo EX60: more power (275kW against 179kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (523L against 520L) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Lexus NX scores higher, 79 vs 71

The Lexus NX scores 79 to the Volvo EX60's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: safety (Lexus NX ahead by 33 points), performance (Volvo EX60 ahead by 23 points), reliability (Lexus NX ahead by 8 points).

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