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Lexus ES vs Ford Transit Bus comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 50,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Ford Transit Bus?

Lexus ES vs Ford Transit Bus: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • only slightly cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • clearly lighter
  • substantially more trunk space
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Ford Transit Bus

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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Lexus ES is only slightly cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Ford Transit Bus costs 50,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,915 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Ford Transit Bus with 9.4 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

Transit Bus

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Lexus ES offers visibly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: Ford Transit Bus offers more seats – 9 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is clearly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 2,338 kg. The difference is around 658 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus ES offers substantially more boot space – 454 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 454 L.

When it comes to payload, the Ford Transit Bus carries substantially more – 1,162 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 692 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Lexus ES holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,600
ES

Lexus ES

  • Engine Type Full Hybrid
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 218 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.1 L/100km
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The Lexus ES delivers a supremely comfortable, quietly luxurious experience that favors serene cruising over sporting theatrics. It wraps everyday practicality, top-notch build quality and unimpeachable reliability in a handsome, grown-up package that will appeal to buyers who prize calm refinement over headline-grabbing excitement.

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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
50,500 - 52,900 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
9.4 - 9.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
245 - 248 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
70 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
9
Doors
4
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
2,338 - 2,385 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
5,531 - 5,981 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
2,059 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
2,530 - 2,533 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
1,115 - 1,162 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
130 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
360 - 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
96 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,996 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Ford
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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