Lexus ES XV20 or Lexus ES XV30?

1996–2001 vs 2001–2006 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: ES XV20 4,831 mm, ES XV30 4,855 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: ES XV20 396 l, ES XV30 410 l.
Lowest consumption: ES XV20 10 l/100 km, ES XV30 10.3 l/100 km.
Power: ES XV20 147–154 kW, ES XV30 157–165 kW.
Standard equipment: ES XV20 24 items (Base), ES XV30 27 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Lexus ES XV201996–2001 · 3 engines · Base, Premium Package, Platinum SeriesSpecifications →Listings →

Lexus ES XV302001–2006 · 2 engines · Base, Premium Plus, Ultra LuxurySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Lexus ES XV201996–2001no listings	Lexus ES XV302001–2006no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,831 mm	Length4,855 mm
Width	Width1,785 mm	Width1,810 mm
Height	Height1,435 mm	Height1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,620 mm	Wheelbase2,720 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume396 l	Trunk volume410 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,490 kg–1,530 kg	Curb weight1,600 kg–1,615 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank70 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2001	Production years2001–2006
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines3	Number of engines2
Power	Power147–154 kW (200–209 hp)	Power157–165 kW (213–224 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)2.5–3.0	Displacement (l)3.0–3.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxAutomatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption10 l/100 km · 3.0 VVT-i	Lowest consumption10.3 l/100 km · 3.0
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 3.0 VVT-i	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 3.3
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed230 km/h
Trim levelsBase · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim24 · Base	Items in the base trim27 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Premium Package	Items in the top trim27 · Base
Equipment · Comfort7 · 7
Climate Control, 2-zone	Climate Control, 2-zone✓	Climate Control, 2-zone✓
Rear Air Vents	Rear Air Vents—	Rear Air Vents✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 5
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Front Seats Height Adjustment	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓	Front Seats Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 3
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Fog Lights	Fog Lights✓	Fog Lights✓
Equipment · Safety5 · 7
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags—	Curtain Airbags✓
Traction Control	Traction Control✓	Traction Control—
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels✓	Alloy Wheels✓
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels✓	R16 Wheels✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Lexus ES XV20 or Lexus ES XV30?

Length: Lexus ES XV30 4,855 mm, Lexus ES XV20 4,831 mm (a 24 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,720 vs 2,620 mm. Boot: 410 vs 396 l.

Which uses less fuel — Lexus ES XV20 or Lexus ES XV30?

The most frugal Lexus ES XV20 uses 10 l/100 km (3.0 VVT-i); the most frugal Lexus ES XV30 10.3 l/100 km (3.0).

Which is more powerful — Lexus ES XV20 or Lexus ES XV30?

The strongest Lexus ES XV20 makes 154 kW (209 hp) (3.0 VVT-i); the strongest Lexus ES XV30 165 kW (224 hp) (3.3).

Other comparisons

ES XV20 vs Toyota Camry XV20 ES XV20 vs Saab 9000 ES XV20 vs Saab 9-5 I ES XV20 vs Alfa Romeo 166 936 (166)ES XV30 vs Audi A6 Allroad C5 ES XV30 vs Mitsubishi Galant IX (DJ)ES XV30 vs Mercedes-Benz E-Klasa W211 ES XV30 vs Audi A6 C6 Compare cars →