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Id.5 vs ES 300h

Volkswagen · Lexus

1/4 Mile winner
ES 300h
Beats the Id.5 by 0.22s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the ES 300h beats the Id.5 comfortably, finishing 0.22 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the ES 300h thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
236 hp
215 hp
0–100 km/h
8.4s
8.1s
Top speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
Engine
Electric
I4 Hybrid
Fuel
Electric
Hybrid
Torque
310 Nm
221 Nm
Price
$45,000
$44,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Id.5
ES 300h
100 m
7.179s
7.064s
1/8 mile
10.687s
10.527s
1/4 mile
16.238s
16.020s
1 km
29.774s
29.466s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: ES 300h is $44,000 vs $45,000 for the Id.5 — a $1,000 gap. Power: Id.5 makes 21 hp more (236 vs 215). 0–100 km/h: ES 300h is 0.30s quicker (8.4s vs 8.1s). Drivetrain: Id.5 is electric; ES 300h runs on hybrid.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Id.5 or the ES 300h?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the ES 300h is faster, beating the Id.5 by 0.22 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Id.5 vs the ES 300h?

The Id.5 hits 100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, while the ES 300h does it in 8.1 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Id.5 produces 236 hp; the ES 300h produces 215 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Id.5 tops out at 180 km/h, and the ES 300h reaches 180 km/h.

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