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Lexus ES vs VW Touran comparison

Compare performance (218 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (46,600 £ vs 36,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Lexus ES or VW Touran?

Lexus ES vs VW Touran: Key differences

Lexus ES

4.7 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • only slightly more efficient
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VW Touran

4.8 (3 Reviews)
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  • noticeably cheaper
  • a bit lighter
  • substantially 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

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Costs and Efficiency:

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

VW Touran is noticeably cheaper – starting at 36,000 £ , while the Lexus ES costs 46,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,590 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Lexus ES uses 5.1 L/100km and is only slightly more efficient than the VW Touran with 5.2 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Touran

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 clearly more power – delivering 218 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 68 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 8.9 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

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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, VW Touran is a bit lighter – 1,520 kg compared to 1,680 kg. The difference is around 160 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Touran offers substantially more boot space – 834 L compared to 454 L. That’s a difference of about 380 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Touran carries markedly more – 601 kg compared to 470 kg. That’s a difference of about 131 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Touran is narrowly 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 £36,000
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VW Touran

  • Engine Type Petrol, Diesel
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 122 - 150 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.2 - 6.5 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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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 Touran

The VW Touran is a sensible family people‑carrier that mixes practical packaging with tidy, German-built refinement, making everyday life with kids and shopping feel a lot less chaotic. If you want a reliable, no-nonsense companion that drives with surprising poise and values usefulness over flash, the Touran is a very persuasive choice.

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4.8 (3 Reviews)
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Anders
23 May 2026, 15:27:48

It really is the Swiss Army knife. Six people on holiday at a summer cottage including all their luggage. Or how about four people in the car plus a dishwasher standing in as baggage. Or five people, two of them in child seats plus two strollers in the back. And it's also super comfortable on long trips. You sit well and it has a nice interior. Today there's nothing comparable that can replace it. Oh, and it actually does the 16–17 km/l it's rated for.

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Lexus ES
VW Touran

Costs and Consumption
Price
46,600 - 59,300 £
Price
36,000 - 45,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.2 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
115 g/km
co2
136 - 149 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Sedan
Body Type
MPV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
4
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,680 kg
Curb weight
1,520 - 1,631 kg
Trunk capacity
454 L
Trunk capacity
834 L
Length
4,975 mm
Length
-
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,829 mm
Height
1,445 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
470 kg
Payload
590 - 601 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
218 HP
Power HP
122 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 10.8 s
Max Speed
180 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
-
Torque
250 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
160 kW
Power kW
90 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
2,487 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,968 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
CO2 Efficiency Class
E
Brand
Lexus
Brand
VW
Is the Lexus ES offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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