Lexus ES vs Volvo S60
Verdict
The Lexus ES is the bigger executive sedan here, measuring 4,975 mm long and giving you a 420-litre boot, but it costs RM320,888 against the Volvo S60’s RM315,888. The Volvo is far quicker: 314 hp, 400 Nm, all-wheel drive and 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds versus the Lexus’ 204 hp, 247 Nm, front-wheel drive and 9.1 seconds. The ES counters with 10 airbags against six. For Malaysian use, the S60’s plug-in hybrid hardware also brings 90 km EV range and RM365 road tax.
Pick the Lexus ES if you want the larger executive sedan, a bigger 420-litre boot and 10 airbags over outright acceleration.
Pick the Volvo S60 if you want plug-in hybrid running, all-wheel drive and much stronger 4.5-second performance.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus ES RM320,888; Volvo S60 RM315,888
- Power and torque: Lexus ES 204 hp/247 Nm; Volvo S60 314 hp/400 Nm
- Acceleration: Lexus ES 0-100 km/h in 9.1 s; Volvo S60 0-100 km/h in 4.5 s
- Driven wheels: Lexus ES front-wheel drive; Volvo S60 all-wheel drive
- Boot space: Lexus ES 420 L; Volvo S60 391 L
- Road tax: Lexus ES RM867/year; Volvo S60 RM365/year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 320,888 | RM 315,888✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | Executive | Compact Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 2,487 cc | 1,969 cc |
| Power | 204 hp | 314 hp✓ |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.1 s | 4.5 s✓ |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 250 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 2.0 L/100km |
| Battery | — | 18.8 kWh |
| EV range | — | 90 km |
| CO₂ | — | 46 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm | 4,761 mm |
| Width | 1,865 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,431 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,872 mm |
| Boot space | 420 L✓ | 391 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 867 | RM 365✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
ES
- Longer 4,975 mm executive sedan body
- Bigger 420-litre boot
- 10 airbags
- Much slower 9.1-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM867 annual road tax
- No plug-in hybrid battery or EV range
S60
- 314 hp and 400 Nm output
- All-wheel drive with 4.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- 18.8 kWh battery with 90 km EV range
- Smaller 391-litre boot
- Six airbags versus 10 in the Lexus ES
- Shorter 4,761 mm body
ES vs S60 FAQ
Is the Lexus ES or Volvo S60 better?
The Volvo S60 is the better performance and efficiency pick, with 314 hp, AWD, 4.5-second acceleration and 90 km EV range. The Lexus ES suits buyers prioritising a larger executive sedan body, 420-litre boot and 10 airbags.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo S60 is RM5,000 cheaper than the Lexus ES. It also has lower annual road tax at RM365 versus RM867 for the Lexus.
Which has more boot space?
The Lexus ES has more boot space at 420 litres. The Volvo S60 offers 391 litres, so the Lexus gives you an extra 29 litres for luggage.