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Lexus ES vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 29,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Subaru Crosstrek?

Lexus ES vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • visibly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

4.3 (3 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
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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:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Subaru Crosstrek is clearly cheaper – starting at 29,900 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 16,680 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

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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 136 HP. That’s roughly 82 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus ES is visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 1.9 s quicker.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Subaru Crosstrek is marginally lighter – 1,595 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 85 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Lexus ES offers markedly more boot space – 454 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 139 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries very slightly more – 505 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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
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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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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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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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Lexus ES
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
29,900 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
174 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
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
-
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Subaru
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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