Lexus NX 350h vs Volvo XC60 (2026)
Lexus NX 350h (₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.50 Lakh) and Volvo XC60 (₹70.90 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹3.31 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC60.
- The Volvo XC60 is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against 188 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Lexus NX 350h in short
The NX 350h is Lexus's volume SUV in India and the only strong hybrid in the midsize luxury SUV class: four variants from the ₹67.59 lakh Exquisite through the rugged-trim Overtrail (₹71.43 lakh) and Luxury (₹72.33 lakh) to the ₹74.50 lakh F SPORT, all with a ~188 bhp 2.5L strong hybrid and e-CVT, per Lexus India's official price list. Against the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 it trades outright power for city efficiency no rival approaches.
Full NX 350h prices & variants →Volvo XC60 in short
The XC60 is Volvo's best-known model in India, refreshed in 2025 and sold as a single fully-loaded B5 AWD Ultra at ₹70.90 lakh — Volvo's current official figure for the MY2027 revision; some aggregators still show the older ₹69.60 lakh price. The 250 hp mild-hybrid petrol with AWD is the only powertrain. It fights the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Audi Q5 in the heart of the midsize luxury SUV class, undercutting the GLC by about ₹6 lakh.
Full XC60 prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: NX 350h or XC60?
The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹3.31 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC60. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
NX 350h vs XC60 — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Lexus NX 350h — not yet tested; Volvo XC60 — not yet tested.
Should I buy the NX 350h or the XC60?
The Lexus NX 350h is more affordable — it starts ₹3.31 Lakh lower than the Volvo XC60. The Volvo XC60 is the more powerful car, with 247 bhp against 188 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.