2025 Lexus GX vs 2025 Volvo V60

$64,735 · SUV

$71,250 · Wagon

Comparison Overview

Choosing between rugged luxury and sleek efficiency often boils down to lifestyle, and the 2025 Lexus GX ($64,735 MSRP) and 2025 Volvo V60 ($71,250 MSRP) represent two very different paths. If your dilemma centers on capability versus economy, the data clearly favors one extreme or the other. The GX, with its commanding 75.6-inch height and 4WD system, promises adventure but demands more at the pump, returning only 17 MPG combined, relying solely on premium fuel. Conversely, the V60 wagon boasts superior efficiency, achieving 31 MPG combined, thanks in part to its plug-in hybrid capabilities offering a 40-mile electric range. While the Lexus churns out 349 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque, the Volvo easily outpaces it with 455 hp. The significant 14 MPG difference in combined efficiency is the main sticking point for daily driving budgets.

Size Comparison

Performance

Fuel Efficiency

Full Specifications

Our Verdicts

🚗 Best for Commuters

2025 Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 wins for commuters due to its excellent 31 MPG combined fuel economy versus the Lexus GX's 17 MPG.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Best for Families

2025 Lexus GX

The Lexus GX provides a more traditional, taller SUV profile (75.6 inches high) that many families prefer for ease of entry and perceived ruggedness.

🏎️ Best for Enthusiasts

2025 Volvo V60

The Volvo V60 clearly offers superior performance credentials with 455 hp compared to the Lexus GX's 349 hp.

💰 Best Value

2025 Lexus GX

The Lexus GX offers better immediate value by having a $6,515 lower starting MSRP than the Volvo V60.

Choose the Lexus GX if...

You prioritize a lower initial purchase price, starting at $64,735.
You require a full four-wheel drive system paired with a high ground clearance (implied by SUV body type and height).
You need the substantial torque figure of 479 lb-ft for towing or off-road situations.

Choose the Volvo V60 if...

Maximizing fuel economy is critical, given the V60's 31 MPG combined rating versus the GX's 15 city MPG.
You want significantly more power, delivered by the V60's 455 hp engine.
You desire the flexibility of electric driving, as the V60 offers a 40-mile electric range.

Key Dimensions

Dimension	Lexus GX	Volvo V60
Length	197.1"	187.4"
Width	78.0"	72.8"
Height	75.6"	56.6"
Wheelbase	112.2"	113.1"

Features Comparison

Safety

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Blind Spot Monitor	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning	✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist System	✓	✓
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	✓	✓
Pre-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Post-Collision Safety System	✓	✓
Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags	✓	✓
Front Head Airbags	✓	✓
Rear Head Airbags	✓	✓
Third Row Head Airbags	✓	—
Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation	✓	✓
Electronic Stability Control	✓	✓
Traction Control System	✓	✓
LATCH System	✓	✓
Rear Door Child Safety Locks	✓	✓
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)	4-Wheel	4-Wheel
Front Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes	✓	✓
Brake Assist	✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	✓	✓
Automatic Headlights	✓	✓
Headlight Delay-Off	✓	✓
LED Headlights	✓	✓
Self-Leveling Headlights	✓	—
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors	✓	✓
Front Headrests	2	2
Front Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Headrests	3	3
Rear Height Adjustable Headrests	✓	—
Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt	✓	✓
Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote)	✓	✓
Engine Immobilizer	✓	✓
Driver Attention Alert	—	✓
Brake Preparation System	—	✓
Adaptive Headlights	—	✓
Headlight Washers	—	✓
Front Fixed Headrests	—	✓
Rear Folding Headrests	—	✓

Engine

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Base Engine Displacement	3.4 L	2.0 L
Number of Cylinders	V6	inline 4
Base Engine Type	gas	plug-in hybrid
Horsepower	349 hp @ 4800 rpm	455 hp
Torque	479 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm	523 lb-ft
Number of Valves	24	16
Camshaft Type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Variable Valve Timing	Variable	Variable
Fuel Injection Type	✓	✓

Drive Train

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Transmission Type	10-speed shiftable automatic	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain Type	four wheel drive	all wheel drive
4WD System Type	Full Time	—
Transfer Case Gearing	Manual Hi-Lo	—
Center Differential Type	Limited Slip	—

Fuel

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Fuel Type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (recommended)
EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway)	15/21 MPG	30/33 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy (Combined)	17 MPG	31 MPG
EPA Driving Range (City/Highway)	316.5/443.1 mi.	477.0/524.7 mi.
Fuel Tank Capacity	21.1 gal.	15.9 gal.
EPA Efficiency (City/Highway MPGe)	—	74/73 MPGe
EPA Efficiency (Combined MPGe)	—	74 MPGe
EPA Electric Driving Range	—	40 mi.
EPA Energy Consumption (kWh/100 mi)	—	44
Charging Time (240V)	—	5.0 hr.
DC Fast Charging Port Type	—	SAE J1772

Comfort & Convenience

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Push Button Start	✓	✓
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Cruise Control on Steering Wheel	✓	✓
Electric Power Steering	✓	✓
Rear View Camera	✓	✓
Front Parking Sensors	✓	✓
Rear Parking Sensors	✓	—
Adaptive Cruise Control	✓	✓
Universal Remote Transmitter	✓	✓
Front Cupholders	✓	✓
Rear Cupholders	✓	✓
3rd Row Cupholders	✓	—
Front Door Pockets	✓	✓
Rear Door Pockets	✓	✓
Front Seatback Storage	✓	✓
Leather Steering Wheel	✓	—
Dual Zone Climate Control	✓	✓
Rear Ventilation Ducts	✓	✓
Interior Air Filtration	✓	✓
Dual Vanity Mirrors	✓	✓
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror	✓	✓
Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors	✓	✓
Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel	—	✓
Front View Camera	—	✓
Side View Camera	—	✓
Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing	—	✓
Leatherette Steering Wheel	—	✓
Heated Steering Wheel	—	✓
Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling	—	✓

In Car Entertainment

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Infotainment Display	14.0 in	9.0 in
AM/FM Stereo	✓	✓
Speaker System	10	15
Android Auto (Wireless)	✓	—
Apple CarPlay (Wireless)	✓	—
USB Port	✓	✓
USB Port with External Media Control	✓	✓
Speed Sensitive Volume Control	✓	—
Premium Speaker Brand	—	Bowers & Wilkins
Stereo Power	—	1410W
Subwoofer Count	—	1
Android Auto (Wired)	—	✓
Apple CarPlay (Wired)	—	✓
Satellite Radio	—	✓
Satellite Radio Trial Period	—	3 months

Power Feature

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
One-Touch Power Windows	4	4
Moonroof Type	1st Row Power Glass	1st Row Power Glass
Keyless Entry	✓	✓
Reverse Tilt Dual Mirrors	✓	✓
Heated Mirrors	✓	✓

Frontseats

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Front Head Room	39.4 in.	37.4 in.
Front Leg Room	41.2 in.	42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room	59.5 in.	56.1 in.
Front Hip Room	56.5 in.	55.3 in.
Seat Material: Leatherette	✓	—
Front Seat Type: Bucket	✓	—
Driver Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Driver Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Passenger Seat Power Adjustments	8-way	8-way
Passenger Seat Height Adjustment	✓	✓
Passenger Seat Lumbar Support	Power	Power
Driver Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Passenger Seat Heating	Multi-level	Multi-level
Driver Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Passenger Seat Ventilation	✓	—
Seat Material: Premium Leather/Cloth	—	✓
Front Seat Type: Sport	—	✓
Driver Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Driver Seat Memory Settings	—	2
Passenger Seat Thigh Extension	—	✓
Passenger Seat Memory Settings	—	2

Rearseats

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Rear Head Room	43.2 in.	38.1 in.
Rear Leg Room	36.7 in.	35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room	57.2 in.	54.5 in.
Rear Hip Room	56.4 in.	53.4 in.
Split-Folding Rear Seatback	✓	✓
Reclining Rear Seats	✓	—
Folding Center Armrest	✓	—
Manual Folding Third Row Seat	✓	—
Folding Rear Seat Feature	—	✓
Pass-Thru Center Armrest	—	✓

Tires and Wheels

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Wheel Finish	Painted Alloy	—
Wheel Dimensions	20 x 7.5 in	—
Tire Type	All Season	Performance
Tire Size	✓	✓
Spare Tire Type	Full Size Matching	—
Spare Tire Location	Underbody Mounted	—
Polished Alloy Wheels	—	✓
Wheel Size	—	19 x 8.0 in

Suspension

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Front Suspension Type	Independent	—
Front Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Rear Stabilizer Bar	✓	✓
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension	—	✓

Warranty

Feature	Lexus	Volvo
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Drivetrain Warranty	6 yr./ 70000 mi.	4 yr./ 50000 mi.
Corrosion/Rust Warranty	6 yr./ unlimited mi.	12 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside Assistance	4 yr./ unlimited mi.	4 yr./ unlimited mi.
Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance	1 yr./ 10000 mi.	3 yr./ 30000 mi.
EV Battery Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.
Hybrid Component Warranty	—	8 yr./ 100000 mi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about comparing the 2025 Lexus GX and 2025 Volvo V60.

How much more fuel-efficient is the V60 compared to the GX?

The Volvo V60 is significantly more efficient, offering 31 MPG combined, which is a 14 MPG advantage over the Lexus GX’s combined rating of 17 MPG. The V60 also supplements this with a 40-mile electric range.

Is the Lexus GX or the Volvo V60 more powerful?

The 2025 Volvo V60 is the clear performance winner, producing 455 hp and 523 lb-ft of torque. The 2025 Lexus GX delivers 349 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque.

Which vehicle is larger and can carry more cargo?

While the Lexus GX is physically taller at 75.6 inches, the Volvo V60 offers significantly more usable cargo space, boasting 25.5 cubic feet compared to the GX's 10.3 cubic feet.

What is the MSRP difference between these two vehicles?

The 2025 Lexus GX has a lower starting MSRP of $64,735. The 2025 Volvo V60 is priced $6,515 higher, beginning at $71,250.

Do both vehicles require premium fuel?

Yes, the 2025 Lexus GX explicitly requires premium unleaded fuel. The 2025 Volvo V60 only recommends premium unleaded, which is common for its high-output hybrid powertrain.

Which vehicle is better suited for light off-roading or rough roads?

The Lexus GX is engineered as a traditional SUV with four-wheel drive, suggesting greater inherent ruggedness and off-road potential compared to the lower-slung, AWD Volvo V60 wagon.