2025 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2025 Lexus ES 350 Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Elantra

2025 Hyundai
Elantra

MSRP*: $21,875 to $28,725
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2025 Lexus
ES 350

MSRP*: $42,040 to $50,930
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MPG - City 28 - 32 MPG 22 MPG
MPG - Hwy 35 - 41 MPG 31 - 32 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 147-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 201-hp, 1.6-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 302-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Automatic, Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 147 - 201 hp 302 hp
Exterior Length 184.1 in 195.9 in
Exterior Width 71.9 in 73.4 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 38.0 in
Front 42.4 in
Rear 39.2 in
Head Room Front 38.7 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.3 in
Front 37.5 in
Rear 37.8 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Lexus ES 350 than the Hyundai Elantra, due to its greater head- and legroom. The Hyundai Elantra will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Lexus ES 350.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Hyundai Elantra as you will with the Lexus ES 350, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Hyundai Elantra is clearly a better financial choice over the Lexus ES 350.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Elantra is much slimmer than the Lexus ES 350, it'll be much easier to find a wide enough space in a crowded parking lot. If you go with the Hyundai Elantra, you'll have a much easier time finding a large enough space to park than you will with the Lexus ES 350.

Handling
The Hyundai Elantra has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Lexus ES 350, allowing much better maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Elantra is significantly less powerful than the Lexus ES 350. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
The Hyundai Elantra has much less torque than the Lexus ES 350, which generally means that it won't feel as fast or powerful.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Hyundai Elantra and the Lexus ES 350.