Lexus ES (2002 – 2006) vs Honda Accord (2002 – 2005): specs compared
The Honda Accord is the more powerful of the two, with up to 240 hp against 228 hp. The Lexus ES is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 7.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 209 km/h. The Honda Accord uses less fuel, from 8.4 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,383 kg against 1,520 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
ES
2002 – 2006
|
Honda
Accord
2002 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2002 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 213 – 228 hp | 162 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 299 – 325 Nm | 218 – 287 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 8.1 s | 7.5 – 9.3 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 230 km/h | 200 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 L/100 km | 8.4 – 9.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,813 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,741 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,520 – 1,575 kg | 1,383 – 1,545 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.