If you're seeking a luxury SUV with an elegant interior and a silky soft ride, you won't find a better one than new Volvo XC60. Its top-notch cabin materials have a superb fit-and-finish that's second to none. The new Lexus RX 350 is also a nice luxury SUV, but here at Volvo Cars of Perrysburg, we think the XC60 has more of what Monroe drivers want. Read our comparison of the XC60 and RX 350 below to see why.
Performance
Maneuverability
The Volvo XC60 is a compact luxury SUV that's a breeze to maneuver through tight spaces in Perrysburg. Its accurate steering keeps it poised around corners.
Since the Lexus RX 350 is a midsize luxury SUV, its nearly a foot longer than the XC60. This makes it harder to park and navigate. The RX 350 rides comfortably, but there's not much feedback when you go around turns.
Fuel Economy
Monroe drivers who want to cut gas expenses will prefer the Volvo XC60. It gets 22 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway with its base engine, and 57 MPG-equivalent with its available plug-in hybrid motor.
The Lexus RX 350 gets 20 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway with its most fuel-efficient setup.
Interior
The Volvo XC60 has one of the nicest interiors of any small luxury crossover, with refined materials and handsome craftsmanship. People in Perrysburg will appreciate its standard leather upholstery and panoramic sunroof for an airier, more aesthetically pleasing cabin.
The Lexus RX 350 has a sleek, straightforward interior, but it lacks some of the over-the-top elegance of the Volvo XC60. The RX 350 comes with synthetic leather upholstery. If you want real leather or a panoramic roof, you have to pay more.
Safety
While both the Volvo XC60 and the Lexus RX 350 have tons of standard driver-assist aids, the XC60 earned a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Lexus RX 350 only received four out of five stars from the NHTSA.
The new Volvo XC60 and the new Lexus RX 350 are quality luxury SUVs, but the XC60 has a more polished interior. It also gets better gas mileage and superior safety ratings. Volvo Cars of Perrysburg has numerous XC60 trims for sale near Monroe. Come see us and test drive one today.