2020 Lexus GS vs 2020 Volvo S90 - The Car Connection

2020 Lexus GS

2020 Volvo S90

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GS 350 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
GS GS 350 AWD	19	26	$47,490	$51,065
GS GS 350 F SPORT AWD	19	26	$50,626	$54,505
GS GS 350 F SPORT Black Line AWD	19	26	$51,226	$55,155
GS GS 350 F SPORT Black Line RWD	19	27	$49,623	$53,410
GS GS 350 F SPORT RWD	19	27	$49,026	$52,760
GS GS 350 RWD	20	28	$47,798	$51,395
GS F RWD	16	24	$79,059	$85,010

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T6 AWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
S90 T6 AWD Inscription	21	31	$50,431	$53,650
S90 T6 AWD Momentum	21	31	$47,517	$50,550
S90 T6 AWD R-Design	21	31	$50,431	$53,650
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$59,408	$63,200
S90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$59,408	$63,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$47,490

$50,431

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$51,065

$53,650

Monthly Payment Estimate

$851 / month

$894 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.6

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Lexus GS is a stylish, sporty sedan for nonconformists.

The 2020 Volvo S90 is a mid-size luxury sedan that's an antidote for buyers wary of the German same-ness.

TCC Likes

Stylish
Value compared to German rivals
Ferocious GS F model

Gorgeous exterior...
...and beautiful interior
Good standard features

TCC Dislikes

Lousy infotainment
Smaller ES sedan is roomier
Limited availability

Powertrains aren’t refined
Small-ish trunk
Expensive in top trims

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

21 mpg

Highway

26 mpg

31 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize 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)

5.5

Length, Overall (in)

192.1

200.1

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

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

15.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.1

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

15.9

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P255/40VR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P235/45VR18

P255/40VR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3891

4819

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

19 X 8.5

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

280 @ 4800

295 @ 2200

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/211

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

311 @ 6400

316 @ 5700

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Turbo/Supercharger Premium 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)

3.52

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.77

3.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.40

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.22

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.59

1.00

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

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

8.4

7.1

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

165

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1650

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