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Lexus ES vs Toyota Land Cruiser comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 205 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 72,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or Toyota Land Cruiser?

Lexus ES vs Toyota Land Cruiser: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • substantially cheaper
  • only slightly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • significantly lighter
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Toyota Land Cruiser

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly 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 key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Lexus ES is substantially cheaper – starting at 46,600 £ , while the Toyota Land Cruiser costs 72,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 25,406 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Land Cruiser with 10.6 L/100km. The difference is about 5.5 L/100km.

Land Cruiser

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 only slightly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 205 HP. That’s roughly 13 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Lexus ES is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 8.9 s, while the Toyota Land Cruiser takes 12.3 s. That’s about 3.4 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.

Seats: Toyota Land Cruiser offers more seats – 7 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Lexus ES is significantly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 735 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Land Cruiser offers clearly more boot space – 742 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 288 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Land Cruiser carries visibly more – 750 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 280 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
Lexus ES
Toyota Land Cruiser

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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Toyota Land Cruiser

The Toyota Land Cruiser is the kind of SUV that makes you feel ready to abandon the map and take the long way home, with legendary go-anywhere capability wrapped in reassuringly solid build quality. Inside it's surprisingly comfortable and grown-up — a practical luxury for buyers who want reliability and presence rather than fleeting flash.

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Lexus ES
Toyota Land Cruiser

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
72,000 - 79,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.6 - 10.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
278 - 282 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
5 - 7
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,450 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
143 - 742 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
685 - 750 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
205 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.3 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
151 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
2,755 cm3

General

Model Year
2024
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Lexus
Brand
Toyota
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