Head-to-head
2026 Lexus ES vs 2026 Toyota Camry
The Lexus ES wins clearly, 100 to 62.3, on fuel & range, safety.
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2026 Lexus ES
The 2026 Lexus ES is sold in the U.S. as a electric and hybrid midsize sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the ES 350e (19 inch Wh…
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C2026 Toyota Camry
The 2026 Toyota Camry is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 5 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Camry HEV FF LE, is EPA-rat…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Lexus ES
Clear winThe Lexus ES wins clearly, 100 to 62.3, on fuel & range, safety.
Fuel & range2026 Lexus ES leads by 53.3
Safety2026 Lexus ES leads by 26
| Category · weight | 2026 Lexus ESoverall 100 | 2026 Toyota Camryoverall 62.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 46.7 |
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 74 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 100 | 62.3 |
Lexus ES: model-level data · Toyota Camry: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
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Specifications side by side
44 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | — | $29,100 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | — | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | — | 4 |
| Engine displacement | — | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | — | 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Valve configuration | — | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | — | 184 hp |
| Torque | — | 163 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | — | 53 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | — | 51 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | — | 50 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission type | — | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | — | 5.4 in |
| Overall height | — | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | — | 194 in |
| Overall width | — | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | — | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | — | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | — | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | — | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | — | 37.6 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | — | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | — | 38 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | — | 3,450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | — | 3,450 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | — | Independent MacPherson strut with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | — | Multi-link with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | — | Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | — | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | — | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | — | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | — | Electric |
| Rear brake diameter | — | 281 mm |
| Rear brake type | — | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | — | 16 in |
| Wheel material | — | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | — | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | — | P205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | — | 13 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | — | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 60 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | — | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | — | 55.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
73 features · differences first, then sharedSafety22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | — | std |
| Automatic High Beams | — | std |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | — | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Safe Exit Alert | — | std |
| Brake Hold | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | — | std |
| Eight airbags | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake | — | std |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control | — | std |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Rear-Seat Reminder | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® | — | std |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | — | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitor System with direct pressure readout and individual tire location alert | — | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | — | std |
| Qi-compatible wireless charging with charge indicator light | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance Button, Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | — | std |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | — | opt |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, trunk-release functions, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | — | std |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
Climate1 differ · 1 listed
| Feature | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | — | std |
Seating3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support; 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | opt |
| Heated front seats | — | opt |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with passenger-side seatback pocket; 6-way manual front driver's and passenger seat | — | std |
Interior10 differ · 10 listed
| Feature | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Auto-dimming day/night rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal transceiver | — | opt |
| 7-in. digital gauge cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | — | std |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with paddle shifters | — | opt |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | — | std |
| Rearview mirror with manual day/night mode | — | std |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | — | std |
Exterior18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt/slide moonroof | — | opt |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | — | std |
| 16-in. 10-spoke silver-painted alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield | — | std |
| Black front side air curtains | — | std |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | — | std |
| Black rear lower diffuser | — | std |
| Black window trim | — | std |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | opt |
| Heated power outside mirrors with integrated turn signals and blind spot warning indicators | — | std |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| Rear window defogger and outside mirror heater function with timer | — | std |
| Single exhaust | — | std |
| Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel — Temporary | — | std |
Powertrain2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid System Net Horsepower — 225 horsepower (FWD) / 232 horsepower (AWD) | — | std |
| Predictive Fuel-Efficient Drive | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
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Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLexus ES
Safety Signal100 A
NHTSA overall—
Frontal / side / rollover— / — / —
Recalls0
Owner complaints—
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Toyota Camry
Safety Signal74 C
NHTSA overall★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls3 · 1 critical
Owner complaints125 · 12 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained aboutHybrid Propulsion System (36), Unspecified (24), Power Train (18)
Top recalls
- criticalHybrid Propulsion System25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lexus ES | Toyota CamryLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | $29,100 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | — | $29,100 – $37,025 10 trims |
| Powertrains | BEV, HEV | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | ES 350e (19 inch Wheels) | Camry HEV FF LE |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 127 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $600 | $1,200 |
| EV range | 307 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lexus ES or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The Lexus ES wins clearly, 100 to 62.3, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Lexus ES scores 100 and the 2026 Toyota Camry 62.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Lexus ES or the 2026 Toyota Camry?
2026 Lexus ES: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2026 Toyota Camry: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 3 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the differences between the 2026 Lexus ES and the 2026 Toyota Camry?
This page puts 44 specifications and 73 equipment items side by side, with the better value marked on every row where the direction is unambiguous and the differences listed before the things both cars share.