Lexus ES vs Volkswagen Golf GTI

Should you buy Lexus ES or Volkswagen Golf GTI? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Lexus ES price starts at Rs 64 Lakh ex-showroom for 300h Exquisite (Petrol) and Volkswagen Golf GTI price starts Rs 53 Lakh ex-showroom for 2.0 TSI (Petrol). ES has 2487 cc (Petrol top model) engine, while Golf GTI has 1984 cc (Petrol top model) engine. As far as mileage is concerned, the ES has a mileage of 18 kmpl (Petrol top model) and the Golf GTI has a mileage of - (Petrol top model).

ES Vs Golf GTI

Key Highlights	Lexus ES	Volkswagen Golf GTI
On Road Price	Rs.80,34,703^*	Rs.61,16,489^*
Mileage (city)	18 kmpl	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Engine(cc)	2487	1984
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

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Lexus ES
Rs69.70 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
Rs53 Lakh^*
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Lexus ES
300h Luxury
69.70 Lakh^*
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
2.0 TSI
53 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	300h Luxury	2.0 TSI
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.80,34,703^*	Rs.61,16,489^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.1,52,942/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.1,16,413/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.2,98,003	Rs.2,33,600
User Rating	4.5 Based on 73 Reviews	4.6 Based on 9 Reviews
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Basic Information

300h Luxury

2.0 TSI

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.80,34,703^*

Rs.61,16,489^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.1,52,942/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.1,16,413/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.2,98,003

Rs.2,33,600

User Rating

4.5

Based on 73 Reviews

4.6

Based on 9 Reviews

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Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	2AR-FXE	2.0L TSI
Displacement (cc)	2487	1984
No. of Cylinders	44 Cylinder Cars	44 Cylinder Cars
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	175.67bhp@5700rpm	261bhp@5250-6500rpm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	221Nm@3600-5200rpm	370Nm@1600-4500rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	-
Fuel Supply System	VVT-iE	-
Turbo Charger	Yes	Yes
Super Charger	No	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	E-CVT	7-Speed DCT
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

2AR-FXE

2.0L TSI

Displacement (cc)

2487

1984

No. of Cylinders

44 Cylinder Cars

Max Power (bhp@rpm)

175.67bhp@5700rpm

261bhp@5250-6500rpm

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Mileage City (kmpl)	18	-
Mileage Highway (kmpl)	22.5	-
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	50	45
Emission Norm Compliance	BS VI	BS VI 2.0
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Petrol

Mileage City (kmpl)

Mileage Highway (kmpl)

22.5

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension	MacPherson Strut suspension
Rear Suspension	Double wishbone suspension	Multi-link suspension
Shock Absorbers Type	gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar	-
Steering Type	Electric	Electrical
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	-
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	-
Turning Radius (Metres)	5.9	5.45
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Tyre Size	235/45 R18	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	R18	18
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	R18	18
Boot Space Rear Seat Folding (Litres)	-	1237
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson Strut suspension

Rear Suspension

Double wishbone suspension

Multi-link suspension

Shock Absorbers Type

gas-pressurized shock absorbers and stabilizer bar

Steering Type

Electric

Electrical

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	4975	4289
Width (mm)	1865	1789
Height (mm)	1445	1471
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	136
Wheel Base (mm)	3022	2627
Front Tread (mm)	1531	1535
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1513
Kerb Weight (kg)	-	1454
Grossweight (kg)	-	1950
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space (Litres)	454	380
No. of Doors	4	5
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	3 Zone	Yes
Air Quality Control	Yes	-
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	-
Rear Seat Headrest	Adjustable	Integrated
Adjustable Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear AC Vents	Yes	Yes
Lumbar Support	Yes	Yes
Active Noise Cancellation	Yes	-
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Real-Time Vehicle Tracking	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	No	-
Smart Access Card Entry	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	Front & Rear Door
Voice Commands	Yes	Yes
Paddle Shifters	Yes	Yes
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Central Console Armrest	Yes	With Storage
Tailgate Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Hands-Free Tailgate	Yes	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Rear Curtain	Yes	-
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	-
Battery Saver	No	-
Lane Change Indicator	Yes	-
Additional Features	Auto Open and Close Power Back door with Kick Sensor, Moon Roof with Tilt & Slide Function, Driver Seat - 14 Way Adjust (Including Cushion Length Adjust) + Slide memory, Passenger Seat - 12 Way Adjust + Slide memory + Easy Slide Switch (Co-passenger seat adjustment from rear), Power Reclining Rear Seats with Trunk through , Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Electric Tilt + Telescopic adjustment and Memory function , Electric Parking Brake with Brakehold, Auto 3 Zone Air Conditioner with Humidity Sensor, Lexus Climate Concierge, Minus Ion Generator nanoeX, Sunshades for Rear Door and Rear Quarter Window + Power Sunshade for Rear Window, Easy Access Power System - Seat Slide + Tilt and Telescopic Steering,Dynamic Voice Recognition, Profile Function, Active Noise Control	-
Massage Seats	No	-
Memory Function Seats	Driver's Seat Only	-
One Touch Operating Power Window	Driver's Window	-
Autonomous Parking	No	-
Drive Modes	3	-
Glove Box Light	Yes	-
Rear Window Sunblind	Yes	-
Rear Windscreen Sunblind	Yes	-
Power Windows	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Cup Holders	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Voice Controlled Ambient Lighting	-	Yes
Voice assisted sunroof	-	Yes
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	Yes	Height & Reach
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Front	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	Yes
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

3 Zone

Air Quality Control

Remote Fuel Lid Opener

Interior
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector	No	Yes
Glove Box	Yes	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	No	-
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Folding Table In The Rear	No	-
Dual Tone Dashboard	Yes	-
Interior Lighting	Ambient light,Footwell Lamp,Reading Lamp,Boot Lamp,Glove Box Lamp	Ambient light
Additional Features	Semi Aniline Leather Seat Upholstery, Front Seats equipped with Seat Ventilation , EC Inside rear View Mirror (Auto Anti-glare Mirror), LED ambient illumination,	Scalepaper Plaid seats with red accents Leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with GTI clasp
Digital Cluster	TFT (Thin Film Transistor) colour Multi-Information Display	Yes
Digital Cluster Size (Inch)	7	10.25
Upholstery	Leather	-
Ambient Light Colour	-	30
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Interior

Tachometer

Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel

Leather Wrap Gear Shift Selector

Exterior
Available Colours	Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic QuartzSonic Chrome+1 MoreES Colours	Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours
Body Type	SedanAll Sedan Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	No	-
Rear Window Washer	No	-
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	-
Wheel Covers	No	-
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Tinted Glass	Yes	Yes
Rear Spoiler	Yes	Yes
Roof Carrier	No	-
Sun Roof	Yes	-
Side Stepper	No	-
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	Yes	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlamps	Yes	-
Cornering Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Roof Rails	No	-
LED DRLs	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
LED Taillights	Yes	Yes
LED Fog Lamps	-	Yes
Additional Features	3-Eye Bi-Beam LED,Headlamp Leveling Device(with Dynamic Auto),Front Turn Signal Lamp(Led),UV-Cut Glass ,Outside Rear View Mirror with Auto Retract, Memory, Reverse Linked, Aspherical & Side Turn Indicator ,LED Rear Combination Lamp ,	Illuminated VW logo (front) \| Illuminated trim between headlamps and rear lamps \| Lighting animation (wake-up & goodbye effect) \| Signature red styling line (grille) \| Red "GTI" badges (grille, doors, trunk lid) \| Red brake calipers \| IQ.LIGHT LED matrix headlights \| X-shaped honeycomb fog lights (5 LEDs) \| Body-coloured bumpers, air deflectors, and spoiler \| Illuminated door handle recesses \| R18 "Richmond" diamond-turned wheels \| 3D LED rear lamps with dynamic turn signals \| Black glossy spoiler fins on boot lid \| Twin chrome exhaust tailpipes \| Sound & heat-insulated laminated safety glass \| Dual-tone signature horn
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Front	Front
Antenna	shark fin	Shark Fin
Sunroof	Dual Pane	Panoramic
Boot Opening	Electronic	Electronic
Heated Outside Rear View Mirror	-	Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror (ORVM)	-	Heated,Powered & Folding
Tyre Size	235/45 R18	225/40 R18
Tyre Type	Tubeless,Radial	Radial Tubeless
Wheel Size (Inch)	-	No
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Exterior

Available Colours

Sonic IridiumSonic TitaniumDeep Blue MicaGraphite Black Glass FlakeSonic Quartz+1 MoreES Colours

Oryx White Premium Mother Of Pearl BlackGrenadilla Black MetallicMoonstone Grey BlackKings Red Premium Metallic BlackGolf GTI Colours

Body Type

SedanAll Sedan Cars

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
No. of Airbags	10	7
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	Yes	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Xenon Headlamps	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	With Guidedlines
Anti Theft Device	Yes	Yes
Anti Pinch Power Windows	All Windows	-
Speed Alert	Yes	Yes
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	Driver	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	Yes	Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)	Yes	-
Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts	Driver and Passenger	All
Sos Emergency Assistance	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitor	No	-
Hill Assist	Yes	Yes
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbag	Yes	Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	Yes
Acoustic Vehicle Alert System	Yes	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

ADAS
Forward Collision Warning	-	Yes
Automatic Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Speed Assist System	-	Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Driver Attention Warning	-	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Adaptive High Beam Assist	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
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ADAS

Forward Collision Warning

Automatic Emergency Braking

Speed Assist System

Traffic Sign Recognition

Advance Internet
Inbuilt Assistant	-	Yes
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
SOS Button	-	Yes
RSA	-	Yes
Remote Boot Open	Yes	-
Inbuilt APPs	-	implied by IDA & infotainment system
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Advance Internet

Inbuilt Assistant

E-Call & I-Call

SOS Button

RSA

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	-
Wireless Phone Charging	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen Size	12.3	12.9
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Yes	Yes
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
No. of Speakers	17	7
Additional Features	2 Audio Jack , AUX-in 12 V DC Connector , Electro Multi Vision Touch Display , Multimedia Audio System((Mark Levinson, Mark levinson 17 speakers (front 3 speakers,4 door speakers, 2 front door woofers, 1 rear subwoofers, 1 amplifier))), Smartphone connectivity (Wireless Apple Car Play / Wired Android Auto,	-
Usb Ports	Yes	Type-C: 4
Subwoofer	1	-
Rear Touchscreen	-	No
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Lexus ES
- Its drop dead gorgeous.
- Much improved interior.
- Boot space (for a hybrid).
- Not boring to drive (for a CVT).
- Quiet cabin.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Looks like a true hot hatch with its red accents, 18-inch alloy wheels, and red GTI badges.
- The 2-litre TSI engine making 265 PS and 370 Nm offers an exhilarating performance and its goes from 0-100kmph in just 5.9 seconds
- Handles like a pro and feels like it's hugging the road while cornering, which further inspires confidence and elevates your drive experience.

Lexus ES
- Lack of headroom for tall passengers.
- Touch screen interface is confusing.
- No Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
- Still priced a little high.
Volkswagen Golf GTI
- While the cabin does have soft touch materials, the plastics feel rough and do not feel right in this cabin. Not expected at this price point.
- It misses out on some features like leatherette seats, powered seats, and a branded sound system, all which are offered in much affordable cars.

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