Skip to main content

Lexus CT 200h vs. Lexus ES 300h

Add new car
$31,250
CT 200h FWD CT 200h F Sport FWD
$43,540
ES 300h FWD ES 300h F SPORT Design FWD ES 300h Luxury FWD ES 300h F SPORT Handling FWD ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD
Add new car
 

Highlights

Highlights comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Starting MSRP
$31,250
$43,540
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
MPGe
  • 43
  • / 40
  • 43
  • / 44
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not available
Horsepower
134 hp
215 hp
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seating Capacity
5
5
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
4 yr / 50,000 mi

Engine

Engine comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
134 @ 5200
215 @ 5700
Engine Type
Gas/Electric I-4
Gas/Electric I-4
Displacement
1.8 L/110
2.5 L/152
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
105 @ 4000
163 @ 3600
Transmission Options
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • CVT Transmission
  • A/T
  • Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
43 City / 40 Hwy
43 City / 44 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
N/A

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
17 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Compact in
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Front Tire Size
P215/45VR17
P215/55VR17
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Tire Size
P215/45VR17
P215/55VR17
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7 in
17 X 7.5 in

Suspension

Suspension comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link

Steering

Steering comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
N/A
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
38 ft

Measurements

Measurements comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Trunk Volume
N/A
14 ft³
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
54 in
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Min Ground Clearance
6 in
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
70 in
73 in
Second Head Room
37 in
37 in
Track Width, Rear
60 in
63 in
Liftover Height
27 in
N/A
Second Hip Room
52 in
54 in
Front Head Room
39 in
38 in
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
56 in
Length, Overall
171 in
196 in
Second Leg Room
33 in
39 in
Height, Overall
57 in
57 in
Passenger Volume
86 ft³
97 ft³
Track Width, Front
60 in
63 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
55 in
Wheelbase
102 in
113 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
42 in
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up
14 ft³
Not available
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down
N/A
Not available

Weight & Capacity

Weight & Capacity comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Base Curb Weight
3,130 lbs
3,730 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
12 gal
13 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A

Safety

Safety comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not available
Standard
Backup Camera
Not available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not available
Standard

Entertainment

Entertainment comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Bluetooth®
Standard
Standard

Electrical

Electrical comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
N/A

Brakes

Brakes comparison
2017 Lexus CT 200h2025 Lexus ES 300h
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
N/A
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
11 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
12 in

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2017 Lexus CT 200h or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

The 2017 Lexus CT 200h and the 2025 Lexus ES 300h are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.

Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Lexus CT 200h or the 2025 Lexus ES 300h?

The 2017 Lexus CT 200h is cheaper than the 2025 Lexus ES 300h with a $31,250 starting MSRP versus a $43,540 starting MSRP.

Similar cars for sale

Compare the Lexus CT 200h

Compare the Lexus ES 300h

Add car to comparison