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Lexus ES vs VW ID.5 comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 299 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 37,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or VW ID.5?

Lexus ES vs VW ID.5: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly lighter
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VW ID.5

2.9 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • markedly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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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.

VW ID.5 is clearly cheaper – starting at 37,200 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 9,420 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW ID.5 offers markedly more power – delivering 299 HP compared to 218 HP. That’s roughly 81 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW ID.5 is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 6.1 s, while the Lexus ES takes 8.9 s. That’s about 2.8 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, Lexus ES is clearly lighter – 1,680 kg compared to 2,051 kg. The difference is around 371 kg.

When it comes to payload, the VW ID.5 carries slightly more – 552 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW ID.5 stands well ahead of its rival 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 £37,200
ID.5

VW ID.5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 190 - 299 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 436 - 571 km
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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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Reviews Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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Patryk
9 Jan 2026, 23:36:16

Excellent car. Very comfortable and easy to use.

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VW ID.5 dresses electric power in a sleek, coupe-like profile that turns sensible motoring into something a touch more stylish and smug. Inside it’s spacious and user-friendly, with calm, confidence-inspiring driving that suits buyers who want EV simplicity without the sci‑fi theatrics.

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Lexus ES
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Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
37,200 - 49,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
15.4 - 16.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
436 - 571 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
115 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
2,051 - 2,204 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,852 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
529 - 552 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
190 - 299 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.1 - 8.4 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
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Torque
310 - 545 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
140 - 220 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Lexus
Brand
VW
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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