Lexus ES (2002 – 2006) vs Lancia Thesis (2001 – 2009): specs compared
Both offer around 228 hp at most. The Lexus ES is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 s against 8.8 s. The Lancia Thesis has the higher top speed: 240 km/h against 230 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.5 L/100 km against 10.2 L/100 km. The Lexus ES is the lighter car, from 1,520 kg against 1,680 kg.
| Specification |
Lexus
ES
2002 – 2006
|
Lancia
Thesis
2001 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Italy |
| Documented years | 2002 – 2006 | 2001 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 213 – 228 hp | 150 – 230 hp |
| Torque | 299 – 325 Nm | 226 – 380 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 – 8.1 s | 8.8 – 10.1 s |
| Top speed | 225 – 230 km/h | 206 – 240 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.2 L/100 km | 7.5 – 14.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,854 mm | 4,887 mm |
| Width | 1,811 mm | 1,829 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,804 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,520 – 1,575 kg | 1,680 – 1,820 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.