2021 Volvo S60 vs. 2021 Infiniti Q50

The 2021 INFINITI Q50 is a fast and elegant car that is sought after for its twin turbo performance, roomy interior and excellent collision prevention tech. How does it stack up against the 2021 Volvo S60, a formidable vehicle with sharp looks, world class seats, and turbo engine and hybrid plugin?

Design & Style

The Volvo S60 has four doors and five seats, meaning it can seat a large number of passengers with ease. The exterior is sophisticated and sporty, with LED based headlights and taillights which are shaped like the letter C. The cabin is lush, with surfaces that are covered in leather, polished metal or light colored wood. The trunk offers more than 11 cubic feet of space, which is perfect for carrying luggage and other goods. The INFINITI Q50 is good looking and curvaceous. The dashboard consists of two screens and the seats are soothing to the touch. All the materials used in the cabin are upmarket, which is exactly what you'd expect from this brand.

Technology & Safety

The INFINITI Q50 has performed well on its crash tests and is equipped with features such as blind area monitoring, cruise and lane control, multiple airbags, and driver assistance, which automatically ensures the vehicle stays in its lane at all times. Luxuries within the cabin include Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, sunroof, audio from Bose, navigational systems and climate control. The Volvo S60 has captured the coveted Top Safety Pick award. This is due to its wide array of safety countermeasures such as emergency automatic brakes, airbags, blind area monitoring, reinforced frame and headlights which are adaptive. Perks within its cabin include audio from Harman Kardon, nine inch touchscreens; paddle shifters, stitched dash and camera with surround view.

Performance

The Volvo S60 is quick and nimble. This is due to its hybrid plugin that can generate 400 horsepower that is wedded to a battery pack with motors, enabling it to cruise from zero to sixty in about six seconds. The INFINITI Q50 can generate 300 horsepower with 295 pounds of torque that is wedded to a seven speed automatic transmission.

The Bottom Line

INFINITI and Volvo are two of the biggest names in the automobile business, so choosing between the Q50 and S60 is no simple task. However, it becomes easier when you consider the fact that the Q50 has a very thirsty engine, its drive via wire steering leaves a lot to be desired, and it also seems a bit overpriced, especially given the greater horsepower of the Volvo, so the S60 wins.

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