2018 Lexus GS vs 2018 Volvo S90 - The Car Connection

2018 Lexus GS

2018 Volvo S90

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GS 300 F Sport RWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 300 F Sport RWD	21	30	$47,447	$51,100
GS GS 300 RWD	22	32	$43,254	$46,510
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$47,025	$50,565
GS GS 350 F Sport AWD	19	27	$50,161	$54,005
GS GS 350 F Sport RWD	19	27	$48,561	$52,260
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,333	$50,895
GS GS 450h F Sport RWD	29	34	$63,824	$68,680
GS GS 450h RWD	29	34	$59,181	$63,635
GS F RWD	16	24	$78,447	$84,350

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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

$47,447

$47,282

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,100

$50,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$852 / month

$838 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Lexus GS is a worthy rival to its German foes in terms of luxury and handling, but its engine lineup is falling behind the competition.

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

TCC Likes

Handling and poise
Voluptuous sheet metal
Comfortable, supportive front seats

Graceful Scandinavian design
Sedate demeanor
Sublime interior

TCC Dislikes

F Sport's stiffer ride
Responsiveness in GS 300
Mediocre mileage for GS 350

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

Fuel Economy

City

21 mpg

23 mpg

Highway

30 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

Second Hip Room (in)

54.1

54.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

57.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.7

55.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

54.5

56.4

Second Leg Room (in)

36.8

40.4

Front Head Room (in)

37.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

63.7

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

192.1

200.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.3

57.1

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

63.7

Wheelbase (in)

112.2

120.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.4

74.4

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

18.4

13.5

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.2

12.6

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

17.4

14.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/40VR19

P245/45VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P265/35VR19

P245/45VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3805

4047

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

19 X 9

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

19 X 8

18 X 8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

258 @ 1650

258 @ 1500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

241 @ 5800

250 @ 5500

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.60

5.25

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.69

0.67

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.13

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.86

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.23

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

0.81

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.06

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.72

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus GS

Volvo S90

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.4

6.8

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