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Lexus ES vs Kia EV6 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 609 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 38,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Kia EV6?

Lexus ES vs Kia EV6: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • moderately lighter
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Kia EV6

5 (3 Reviews)
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  • visibly cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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

ES

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Kia EV6 is visibly cheaper – starting at 38,600 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,023 £.

EV6

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Kia EV6 offers clearly more power – delivering 609 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 391 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Kia EV6 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5.4 s quicker.

ES

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is moderately lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Kia EV6 offers only slightly more boot space – 490 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 36 L.

When it comes to payload, the Lexus ES carries barely more – 470 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Kia EV6 is decisively ahead 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 £38,600
EV6

Kia EV6

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 170 - 609 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 428 - 582 km
Lexus ES
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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Lexus ES

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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Kia EV6

The Kia EV6 looks like it sprinted off a concept stage, its bold, futuristic lines wrapping a surprisingly spacious and grown-up cabin. On the road it delivers crisp, immediate thrust and composed handling, with enough everyday practicality and slick tech to make ditching petrol feel like an upgrade rather than a compromise.

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Lexus ES
Kia EV6

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
38,600 - 60,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
15.9 - 20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
428 - 582 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,955 - 2,220 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
480 - 490 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,880 - 1,890 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
440 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
170 - 609 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 8.7 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
350 - 770 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
125 - 448 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Kia
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