2021 Volvo S60 vs. 2021 Acura ILX

The 2021 Volvo S60 is a charming and confident sedan with a refined interior, award winning safety features and formidable power. But how does it stack up against the 2021 Acura ILX, a gorgeous car with a spacious cabin, attractive standardized functions and outstanding overall value?

Design & Style

The Acura ILX is distinctive for its trapezoidal style grille and four cylinder engine. Buyers have the option of the Technology and Premium packages, both of which optimize value through offering a variety of opulent upgrades such as leather upholstery, enhanced infotainment and additional driver assistance functions. The cabin includes a sunroof with sports style seats that can be heated during winter and cooled down during the summer. The trunk is large and capable of housing most luggage, groceries and other goods.

The Volvo S60 looks very impressive with its full sized LEDs and auto dimming mirrors. Buyers now have the option of City Weave upholstery, along with enhanced speakers' cones with the audio system from Bowers & Wilkins along with a dark colored grille. The trunklid can be power operated and the Climate package in particular is highly recommended as it offers heated seats, windshield washers and heated steering.

Technology & Safety

The Volvo S60 is one of the safest sedans in its class. Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and Institute for Highway Safety have given it high marks due to its many countermeasures, which include frontal impact warnings, lane keeping management, emergency automated brakes and semi-autonomous operation. Perks within its cabin include climate control, central console with retractable tray cover, ambient lighting and digitized gauge cluster which is 12.3 inches in size.

The Acura ILX has also received a perfect rating from the NHTSA, but unlike the Volvo S60 did not receive the coveted Top Safety Pick award from the IIHS. It is equipped with a variety driver assistance gear such as cruise control which is adaptive, as well as blind area monitoring, alerts for cross traffic in the rear, automated emergency brakes and lane departure notifications. Luxuries within its cabin include the choice of Apple CarPlay or Android Auto with eight inch touch displays.

Performance

The Acura ILX is equipped with an engine that is capable of generating 201 horsepower that is wedded to an automatic eight speed transmission. The engine revs with ease and gives the vehicle quick and responsive handling. The Volvo S60 T8 Polestar answers with a 415 horsepower engine.

The Bottom Line

With twice the engine power and better safety credentials, the Volvo S60 outperforms the Acura right out of the gate, but the ILX is also mired by an infotainment system which is dated and limited powertrain options, making the Volvo the winner.

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