2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Lexus ES 350h vs Toyota Prius
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Prius starts $21,535 lower (MSRP $38,365 vs $59,900 for the ES 350h).
- The Prius uses 0.5 L/100 km less combined (4.8 vs 5.3), about 100 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- The ES 350h has more power: up to 244 hp vs 196 hp.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 ES 350h and 1 for the Prius.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec | LexusLexus ES 350h |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | $59,900 | $38,365 |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 6.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| City | 5 | 4.8 |
| Highway | 5.6 | 4.7 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 124 | 111 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | 244 hp | 196 hp |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | Yes | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 3 | 2 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.