2018 Lexus NX vs 2018 Volvo XC60

2018 Lexus NX

2018 Volvo XC60

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NX 300 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
NX NX 300 AWD	22	28	$34,956	$37,385
NX NX 300 F Sport AWD	22	27	$37,192	$39,775
NX NX 300 F Sport FWD	22	28	$35,883	$38,375
NX NX 300 FWD	22	28	$33,647	$35,985
NX NX 300h AWD	33	30	$36,035	$38,335

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T5 AWD Inscription

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC60 T5 AWD Inscription	22	28	$42,582	$45,300
XC60 T5 AWD Momentum	22	28	$39,010	$41,500
XC60 T5 AWD R-Design	22	28	$42,112	$44,800
XC60 T6 AWD Inscription	21	27	$45,778	$48,700
XC60 T6 AWD Momentum	21	27	$42,206	$44,900
XC60 T6 AWD R-Design	21	27	$45,308	$48,200
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Inscription	N/A	N/A	$53,298	$56,700
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Momentum	N/A	N/A	$49,726	$52,900
XC60 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid R-Design	N/A	N/A	$52,828	$56,200

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$34,956

$42,582

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$37,385

$45,300

Monthly Payment Estimate

$623 / month

$755 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.5

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7.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Lexus NX is an expressively styled and comfortable compact luxury crossover, but its mix of features faces significant new competitors this year.

With the new 2018 XC60, Volvo has cached all the XC90’s good data, and trimmed some fat from its code.

TCC Likes

Comfy, spacious front seats
Hybrid fuel economy
Styling has grown on us

Superlative safety equipment
Interior is achingly on-trend
Eager turbo-4 performance

TCC Dislikes

Design clearly not for everyone
Gas mileage little better than larger SUVs
Road noise can intrude

Exterior’s a little me-too
Lifeless steering in most modes
Hefty in most editions

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

Highway

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

Second Hip Room (in)

53.9

Passenger Volume (ft³)

71.6

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.3

58.2

Second Head Room (in)

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

56.3

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

42.8

41.5

Front Hip Room (in)

55.1

Second Leg Room (in)

36.1

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

65.1

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.9

8.5

Length, Overall (in)

182.3

184.6

Height, Overall (in)

64.8

65.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.2

65.2

Wheelbase (in)

104.7

112.8

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.6

74.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

17.7

17.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

17.7

17.8

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

54.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

68.8

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

41.5

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

37.8

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

30.6

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.7

13.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2

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)

15.9

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

39.8

37.4

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Front Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/55HR19

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/65HR17

P235/55HR19

Rear Tire Order Code

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

2000

3500

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

2000

3500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

200

350

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4050

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

19 X 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

19 X 7.5

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

180

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

235 @ 4800

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

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.61

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.30

5.25

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.89

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.42

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.71

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.15

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.90

3.03

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus NX

Volvo XC60

Body Style

Sport Utility

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Double Wishbone

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Emissions

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

7.3

7.4

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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