ES vs G80 comparison

By starting price alone, G80 is ₩10,970,000 cheaper. But price is not everything, so check the highlighted rows in the table below.

ES and G80 compared side by side in Cars.

CurrencyUSDKRWEUR

ES

What is good

  • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.

What could be better

  • As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.

ES official site

G80

What is good

  • A flagship Korean luxury sedan with excellent ride comfort, quietness and brand value.

What could be better

  • Only gasoline turbo engines, so fuel economy is low, and the price climbs quickly as you add options.

G80 official site

At a glance

Highlighted rows are where they differ.

ItemESVisit siteG80Visit site
Starting price≈$54,052.83+ (₩71,600,000)External source≈$45,771.27+ (₩60,630,000)Checked on official page
Vehicle classFull-sizeFull-size
FuelHybrid, ElectricGasoline, Electric
Domestic/importedImportedDomestic
Top price8,4908,479
Fuel/energy economyNeeds checking (certified fuel economy of the new ES 350h not published)
  • 2.5 Turbo combined about 9.8~10.5km/L
  • 3.5 Turbo about 8.2~8.8km/L
  • Electrified G80 4.4km/kWh (external source)
EV rangeUp to 478km (external source, differs by trim, needs checking)Electrified G80 combined 475km (94.5kWh, external source)
PowerNeeds checking (official specs of the new model not confirmed)
  • 2.5 Turbo 304 hp
  • 3.5 Turbo 380 hp
  • Electrified G80 dual motor 272kW (about 370 hp)
Seats5-seater5
Price by trim

₩71.6M~₩84.9M 9 trims

  • ES 350e Premium₩71.6M
  • ES 350e Luxury₩80.2M
  • ES 350e VIP₩83.9M
  • ES 500e AWD Premium₩77.0M
  • ES 500e AWD Luxury₩84.9M
  • ES 350h Premium₩72.9M
  • ES 350h Luxury₩77.8M
  • ES 350h AWD Premium₩75.9M
  • ES 350h AWD Luxury₩80.8M

₩60.6M~₩84.8M 3 trims

2.5 Turbo Gasoline

  • 2.5 Turbo₩60.6M
  • BLACK₩83.6M

Electric

  • Electrified G80 AWD₩84.8M
Good forRecommended for those who want a quiet, fuel-efficient large hybrid sedan.Drivers in their 40~50s looking for a luxury sedan for both work and family use
TypeCarsCars
CategorySedanSedan
CompanyJapanLexusSouth KoreaGenesis
Plans
      Pros
      • Excellent fuel economy, quietness and high durability keep running costs low.
      • A flagship Korean luxury sedan with excellent ride comfort, quietness and brand value.
      Cons
      • As a new model in its early launch period, official specs and certified fuel economy still need checking, and the price is higher than the previous generation.
      • Only gasoline turbo engines, so fuel economy is low, and the price climbs quickly as you add options.

      Prices and benefits may change. Check the official site before you pay.

      Prices converted at 1 USD = ₩1,324.63 (2026-10-22). Original price shown in brackets. Taxes as listed by each provider.

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