2018 Lexus ES vs 2018 Volvo S90 - The Car Connection

2018 Lexus ES

2018 Volvo S90

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ES 300h FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ES ES 300h FWD	40	39	$39,171	$41,820
ES ES 350 FWD	21	30	$36,485	$38,950

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T5 AWD Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T5 AWD Momentum	23	32	$47,282	$50,300
S90 T5 FWD Momentum	24	34	$45,214	$48,100
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	22	31	$55,084	$58,600
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	22	31	$50,854	$54,100
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$64,061	$68,150
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$59,831	$63,650

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$39,171

$47,282

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$41,820

$50,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$697 / month

$838 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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7.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

If you’re after a smooth, quiet, roomy, comforting luxury sedan that’s still good value, the 2018 Lexus ES may be one of the better choices.

With its graceful styling and gentle demeanor, the 2018 Volvo S90 is one of our favorite luxury sedans—at any price.

TCC Likes

Silent interior
40-mpg hybrid model
Larger inside than you’d think

Graceful Scandinavian design
Sedate demeanor
Sublime interior

TCC Dislikes

Brake feel could be better
Remote Touch interface clumsy, distracting
Grille doesn’t gel with rest of car

Ride can be firm with 19s
Engines not the most refined
Not sporty enough for some

Fuel Economy

City

40 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

39 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Hip Room (in)

54.8

56.4

Passenger Volume (ft³)

100.1

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

Second Hip Room (in)

53.8

54.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.6

57.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.5

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

41.9

42.2

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.7

74.4

Track Width, Front (in)

62.6

63.7

Length, Overall (in)

193.3

200.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

111

120.5

Min Ground Clearance (in)

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.1

13.5

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.2

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

37.4

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P245/45VR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3682

4047

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 4500

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

200 @ 5700

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.54

3.33

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus ES

Volvo S90

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Strut

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Strut

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

4.4

6.8

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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