2008 Lexus ES 350 vs. 2008 Volvo S60
When we compare the 2008 Lexus ES 350's and the 2008 Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the 2008 Lexus ES 350 has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, overall quality score and base engine power. The 2008 Volvo S60 has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2008 Lexus ES 350 and 2008 Volvo S60 have the same fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the 2008 Lexus ES 350's and the 2008 Volvo S60's specifications and ratings, the 2008 Lexus ES 350 is a better car than the 2008 Volvo S60.
2008 Lexus ES 350 vs. 2008 Volvo S60 Pricing
A used 2008 Lexus ES 350 ranges from $5,792 to $16,067 while a used 2008 Volvo S60 is priced between $2,996 to $10,707.
2008 Lexus ES 350 vs. 2008 Volvo S60 Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2008 Lexus ES 350 loses 40.6 percent of its value and the 2008 Volvo S60 loses 57 percent of its value. This means the 2008 Lexus ES 350 retains 16.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2008 Volvo S60.
2008 Lexus ES 350 vs. 2008 Volvo S60 Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 9.0 out of 10 while the Volvo S60's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Lexus ES 350 being ranked 1 out of 29 Best Luxury Midsize Cars and the Volvo S60 being ranked 4 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars.
2008 Lexus ES 350 vs. 2008 Volvo S60 Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Lexus ES 350 is 9.0 out of 10. For the Volvo S60 the reliability rating is 8.6 out of 10. This gives the Lexus ES 350 a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Volvo S60.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the 2008 Lexus ES 350’s base engine makes 272 horsepower, and the 2008 Volvo S60 base engine makes 208 horsepower. Both the ES 350 and the S60 are rated to deliver an average of 22 miles per gallon, with highway ranges of 500 and 486 miles respectively. Both models use gasoline.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the 2008 Lexus ES 350 and the 2008 Volvo S60 have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
5792 - 16067
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.406489
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
2996 - 10707
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
0.570212
Lexus ES 350 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.962094 / 10
Reliability:
8.986281 / 10
Retained Value:
8.9 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
Volvo S60 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.477283 / 10
Reliability:
8.63185 / 10
Retained Value:
6.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Lexus ES 350 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 29Ranking
1 out of / 9Ranking
2 out of / 29Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
2 out of / 7Ranking
4 out of / 29Ranking
13 out of / 29Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
24 out of / 29Volvo S60 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 36Ranking
1 out of / 30Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 36Ranking
4 out of / 30Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
8 out of / 26Ranking
9 out of / 31Ranking
20 out of / 30Ranking
23 out of / 36Ranking
24 out of / 30Ranking
25 out of / 30Ranking
27 out of / 36Ranking
28 out of / 30Ranking
30 out of / 36Ranking
33 out of / 36Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
2008 Lexus ES 350 Trim Levels
Base
2008 Volvo S60 Trim Levels
2.5T, T5
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
272 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.076 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
208 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
236 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
352 / 500 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
5
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
19 / 27 / 22
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 486 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple Car Play:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.3 inches
Rear Head Room:
36.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.3 inches
Cargo Space:
14.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Cargo Space:
13.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
91.0 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3580 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
109.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3523 lbs
Width:
71 inches
Height:
56.2 inches
Length:
181.2 inches
Wheelbase:
106.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
Not yet available
Wheel Type:
Not yet available
Tire Size:
Not yet available