2025 Hyundai
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2025 Lexus
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| MPG - City | 28 - 32 MPG | 43 MPG |
| MPG - Hwy | 35 - 41 MPG | Info not available |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Cargo Space | Info not available | Info not available |
| Engine |
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| Transmission | Automatic, Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Horsepower | 147 - 201 hp | 215 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 39.3 in |
| Head Room |
Front 38.7 - 40.6 in
Rear 37.3 in |
Front 37.5 in
Rear 37.4 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.
Comfort
Passengers in the back seat will feel a little more squished in the Hyundai Elantra than in the Lexus ES 300h, due to the Hyundai Elantra's smaller rear 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 300h.
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 300h, 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 300h.
Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Elantra is much slimmer than the Lexus ES 300h, 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 300h.
Handling
The Hyundai Elantra has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Lexus ES 300h, 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 300h. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.
Powertrain
With its lower torque, the Hyundai Elantra doesn't do as good a job transmitting power to its wheels as the Lexus ES 300h.
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 300h.