The engine is the heart of your luxury sedan. It pumps power throughout your model, giving you an exhilarating commute each time you take the driver’s seat. While a 2.5L configuration is found under the hood of both models, it’s the standard turbocharged capabilities of the G80 that give this sedan an advantage over the ES.

	Genesis G80	Lexus ES
Horsepower	300 HP	203 HP
Torque	311 lb-ft	184 lb-ft

Even when the Lexus ES is equipped with its most powerful engine, a 3.5L V6 configuration, its max 302 horsepower still falls short of the available 375-maximum horsepower of the Genesis G80.

If you’re the type of person who loves to take control of every situation, you’ll love that the Genesis G80 comes standard with a Drive Mode Select system, a feature that allows you to adjust how your sedan performs on demand. Each of the five different modes included in this feature adjusts components like throttle response, transmission, and suspension so you can fine-tune your sedan to match your ever-changing driving preferences.

A similar feature is also found with the Lexus ES; however, you’ll likely have to upgrade to a higher trim level to gain access to the same capabilities found standard with the G80. That’s because only select trims come with an enhanced performance and a personalized setting.

Don’t you feel like the least exciting part of your trip is parking? The Genesis G80 eliminates the need to wonder whether there’s enough room to park thanks to its available Remote Smart Parking Assist feature. When equipped, simply locate a parking spot, get out, and watch your G80 automatically maneuver into nearly any parallel or perpendicular spot with ease.

When you’re ready to head home, simply press the button on your key fob to call back your vehicle, climb in, and drive off. The Lexus ES offers no comparable feature.

You can access the digital features saved to your phone anytime, anywhere while driving your luxury sedan thanks to the integration of Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, found standard with the Genesis G80 and the Lexus ES. Once connected, access apps, contacts, text messages, and more!

While you’ll find similar features with each one, the G80 offers more advanced and innovative tech features you won’t find with the Lexus ES. For starters, it comes standard with a 14.5-inch touchscreen display with built-in navigation. The ES tops off at an available 12.3 inches.

Similarly, the G80 comes with an advanced Lexicon® premium audio system that’s not found with the Lexus ES.

Did you think it was possible to mesh style and athleticism perfectly? The Genesis G80 makes this possible thanks to its aggressive front fascia that features two LED headlamps that surround a stylish Crest Grille, its G-Matrix pattern reminiscent of luxurious diamonds.

The Lexus ES, while stylish in its own way, doesn’t make the same impression as the Genesis G80 without the double-banded LED headlights and opulent grille design.

As you move into the cabin, you’ll notice more geometric designs inside the Genesis G80. From its dazzling accent trim to the optional diamond-stitched Nappa Leather upholstery, every inch of the G80 was expertly crafted to draw the eye.

The Lexus ES also offers quilted leather upholstery as well as available wood accent trim on select higher trim levels, making these sedans equally inviting. However, where the G80 goes above and beyond is with the addition of interior ambient lighting. This standard feature highlights these various features once the sun has set and is something you’ll only get when you upgrade your Lexus ES.