Lexus ES alternatives & comparisons

Here you can find alternatives to the Lexus ES, based on existing comparison pages and popular model matchups. We currently show 6 suitable models as a starting point for your buying decision.

Alternative models

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from £46,000

Lexus NX

Price 46,000 - 63,400 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 200 - 292 HP
Consumption L/100km 2.9 - 5.9 L/100km
Electric Range 72 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.4 - 8.8 s
Model Year 2025
Number of Cylinders 4
Model NX
Modell NX 350h, NX 450h+
CO2 Efficiency Class D, B
Trim Level Automatik, E-FOUR Automatik, Business Automatik, Executive Automatik, Executive E-FOUR Automatik, Luxury Automatik, Luxury E-FOUR Automatik, F SPORT E-FOUR Automatik, Business E-FOUR Automatik
Power kW 147 - 215 kW
co2 65 - 134 g/km
Engine capacity 2,487 cm3
Curb weight 1,805 - 2,065 kg
Trunk capacity 545 L
Width 1,865 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 475 - 515 kg

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marginally lighter
only slightly cheaper
visibly more power
substantially more efficient
visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly more trunk space

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from £63,300

Lexus RX

Price 63,300 - 87,400 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 207 - 371 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.3 - 8.1 L/100km
Electric Range 67 km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.2 - 7.9 s
Model Year 2,024 - 2,025
Torque 551 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model RX
Modell RX 500h, RX 350h, RX 450h+
CO2 Efficiency Class G, E, B
Trim Level F Sport+ AWD Automatik, Comfort AWD CVT, Business Line AWD CVT, Executive Line AWD CVT, F Sport Design AWD CVT, Luxury Line AWD CVT
Power kW 152 - 273 kW
co2 75 - 183 g/km
Engine capacity 2,393 - 2,487 cm3
Curb weight 2,040 - 2,185 kg
Trunk capacity 461 L
Width 1,920 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 575 - 620 kg

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visibly cheaper
noticeably lighter
clearly more power
significantly more efficient
considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
only slightly more trunk space

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from £38,700

Lexus UX

Price 38,700 - 54,100 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid
Transmission Automatic
Transmission Detail CVT
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 199 HP
Consumption L/100km 5 - 5.6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.9 - 8.1 s
Model Year 2025
Number of Cylinders 4
Model UX
Modell UX 300h
CO2 Efficiency Class C, D
Trim Level F Sport Design Automatik, Luxury Line E-FOUR Automatik, F Sport E-FOUR Automatik, Comfort Automatik
Power kW 146 kW
co2 113 - 127 g/km
Engine capacity 1,987 cm3
Curb weight 1,495 - 1,555 kg
Trunk capacity 283 - 320 L
Width 1,840 mm
Brand Lexus
Payload 555 - 615 kg

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barely more power
visibly more trunk space
visibly cheaper
barely more efficient
slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
slightly lighter

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from £21,400

Renault Captur

Price 21,400 - 28,600 £
Body Type SUV
Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 115 - 158 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 8.9 - 12.3 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3 - 4
Model Captur
Modell Captur Full Hybrid E-Tech 160, Captur TCe 115, Captur Mild Hybrid 140
CO2 Efficiency Class C, D, E
Trim Level Evolution Multi-Mode-Automatik, Techno Multi-Mode-Automatik, Esprit Alpine Multi-Mode-Automatik, Evolution, Techno, Evolution EDC, Techno EDC, Esprit Alpine EDC
Power kW 84 - 116 kW
co2 100 - 137 g/km
Engine capacity 1,199 - 1,789 cm3
Curb weight 1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity 326 - 422 L
Width 1,797 mm
Brand Renault
Payload 447 - 453 kg

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visibly more power
only slightly more trunk space
substantially cheaper
a bit more efficient
noticeably lighter

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from £25,600

Skoda Octavia Combi

Price 25,600 - 39,600 £
Body Type Estate
Engine Type Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 204 HP
Consumption L/100km 4.4 - 6.9 L/100km
Seats 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.7 - 10.7 s
Model Year 2025
Torque 220 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders 4
Model Octavia
Modell Octavia Combi 2.0 TSI, Octavia Combi 1.5 TSI ACT, Octavia Combi 1.5 TSI ACT mHEV, Octavia Combi 2.0 TDI SCR
CO2 Efficiency Class E, F, D, C
Trim Level Selection 4x4 DSG, Sportline 4x4 DSG, Essence, Selection, Essence DSG, Selection DSG, Sportline, Sportline DSG, Balance, Balance DSG, Balance 4x4 DSG
Power kW 85 - 150 kW
co2 113 - 157 g/km
Engine capacity 1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Curb weight 1,366 - 1,553 kg
Trunk capacity 640 L
Width 1,829 mm
Brand Skoda
Payload 502 - 534 kg
Variant Combi

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Quick data check: Skoda Octavia Combi

marginally more power
substantially cheaper
a bit more efficient
markedly quicker 0–100 km/h
clearly lighter
visibly more trunk space

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from £21,900

Toyota Yaris

Price 21,900 - 40,800 £
Body Type Hatchback
Engine Type Full Hybrid, Petrol
Transmission Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail CVT, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP 116 - 280 HP
Consumption L/100km 3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Seats 4 - 5
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.5 - 9.7 s
Model Year 2026
Torque 390 Nm
Number of Cylinders 3
Model Yaris
Modell Yaris 1.5 Hybrid 116, Yaris 1.5 Hybrid 130, Yaris 1.6 Turbo
CO2 Efficiency Class B, G
Trim Level Comfort CVT, Business Edition CVT, Teamplayer CVT, Style CVT, Style PLUS CVT, GR Sport CVT, 4WD
Power kW 85 - 206 kW
co2 87 - 197 g/km
Engine capacity 1,490 - 1,618 cm3
Curb weight 1,090 - 1,356 kg
Trunk capacity 141 - 286 L
Width 1,745 - 1,805 mm
Brand Toyota
Payload 289 - 525 kg

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visibly more trunk space
significantly cheaper
visibly more power
visibly more efficient
clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
considerably lighter

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