Compare the2024 Acura IntegraVS 2024 Lexus ES

Safety
Warranty
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Environmental Friendliness
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Chassis
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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In the past twenty years hundreds of infants and young children have died after being left in vehicles, usually by accident. When turning the vehicle off, drivers of the Integra are reminded to check the back seat if they opened the rear door before starting out. The ES doesn’t offer a back seat reminder.

Both the Integra and the ES have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front and rear side-impact airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, side-impact head airbags, front and rear seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, driver alert monitors and available rear parking sensors.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does 35 MPH front crash tests on new vehicles. In this test, results indicate that the Acura Integra is safer than the Lexus ES:

	Integra	ES
OVERALL STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
	Driver
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Neck Stress	191 lbs.	239 lbs.
Neck Compression	19 lbs.	30 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	287/574 lbs.	524/628 lbs.
	Passenger
STARS	5 Stars	4 Stars
Chest Compression	.6 inches	.8 inches
Neck Injury Risk	27%	33%
Neck Stress	151 lbs.	159 lbs.
Leg Forces (l/r)	265/107 lbs.	473/518 lbs.

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does 40 MPH moderate front offset crash tests on new cars. In this updated test, results indicate that the Integra is safer than the ES:

	Integra	ES
Overall Evaluation	ACCEPTABLE	MARGINAL
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Chest Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh/hip Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh Forces L/R	67/90 pounds	270/337 pounds
Leg/foot Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Thigh Forces L/R	67/90 pounds	270/337 pounds
Restraints	GOOD	GOOD
	Rear Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck Rating	GOOD	GOOD
Chest Rating	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Thigh Rating	GOOD	GOOD

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration does side impact tests on new vehicles. In this test, which crashes the vehicle into a flat barrier at 38.5 MPH and into a post at 20 MPH, results indicate that the Acura Integra is safer than the Lexus ES:

	Integra	ES
	Rear Seat
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
HIC	239	300
Hip Force	531 lbs.	541 lbs.
	Into Pole
STARS	5 Stars	5 Stars
Max Damage Depth	12 inches	13 inches
HIC	236	326

New test not comparable to pre-2011 test results. More stars = Better. Lower test results = Better.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Acura Integra is safer than the ES:

	Integra	ES
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Structure	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	160	403
Neck Tension	201 lbs.	312 lbs.
Torso	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	1.14 in	1.54 in
Shoulder Force	268 lbs.	379 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	1.26 in	1.38 in
Pelvis	ACCEPTABLE	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	959 lbs.	1026 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Neck Tension	112 lbs.	134 lbs.
Pelvis	GOOD	MARGINAL
Pelvis Force	602 lbs.	1205 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD

The Acura Integra has achieved the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) highest rating of “Top Safety Pick Plus” for the 2024 model year. This distinction is based on its exceptional performance in IIHS’ rigorous battery of safety tests. Specifically, it earned an “Acceptable” rating in the latest, more stringent moderate overlap front crash test, a “Good” result in the updated side impact test, and a “Good” score in the revised pedestrian crash prevention test. The ES was last only a “Top Safety Pick” in 2023 but no longer qualifies.

Warranty

Acura pays for scheduled maintenance on the Integra for 1 year and 14,000 miles longer than Lexus pays for maintenance for the ES (2/24,000 vs. 1/10,000).

There are over 11 percent more Acura dealers than there are Lexus dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Integra’s warranty.

Engine

The Integra has more powerful engines than the ES:

	Horsepower	Torque
Integra 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder	200 HP	192 lbs.-ft.
Integra Type S 2.0 turbo 4-cylinder	320 HP	310 lbs.-ft.
ES 250 AWD 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder	203 HP	184 lbs.-ft.
ES 300h 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid	215 HP
ES 350 3.5 DOHC V6	302 HP	267 lbs.-ft.

As tested in Motor Trend the Acura Integra 1.5 turbo 4-cylinder is faster than the ES 300h 2.5 DOHC 4-cylinder hybrid (automatics tested):

	Integra	ES
Zero to 60 MPH	7.6 sec	7.8 sec
Quarter Mile	15.9 sec	16 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	92.9 MPH	90.6 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Integra gets better mileage than the ES:

			MPG
Integra
FWD	Manual	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	26 city/36 hwy
	Auto	1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	30 city/37 hwy
		A-Spec 1.5 turbo 4-cyl.	29 city/36 hwy
ES
	Auto	3.5 DOHC V6	22 city/32 hwy
		F Sport 3.5 DOHC V6	22 city/31 hwy
AWD	Auto	2.5 DOHC 4-cyl.	25 city/34 hwy

Both the Integra and the ES Hybrid have a standard automatic start/stop engine feature to stop unnecessary fuel waste and pollution at stoplights and heavy traffic. All Integra’s have a standard disable switch for the system, so a driver can keep the engine from shutting off when the vehicle stops temporarily.

The Integra has a standard cap-less fueling system. The fuel filler is automatically opened when the fuel nozzle is inserted and automatically closed when it’s removed. This eliminates the need to unscrew and replace the cap and it reduces fuel evaporation, which causes pollution. The ES doesn’t offer a cap-less fueling system.

Environmental Friendliness

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Acura Integra higher (6 to 7 out of 10) than the Lexus ES (5 to 7). This means the Integra produces up to 8 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the ES every 15,000 miles.

Transmission

The Integra offers a manual transmission for better acceleration, control and sportiness. The ES doesn’t offer a manual transmission.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Integra’s brake rotors are larger than those on the ES:

	Integra	Integra Type S	ES
Front Rotors	12.3 inches	13.8 inches	12 inches
Rear Rotors	11.1 inches	12 inches	11.1 inches

The Integra stops much shorter than the ES:

	Integra	ES
60 to 0 MPH	100 feet	140 feet	Motor Trend
60 to 0 MPH (Wet)	137 feet	139 feet	Consumer Reports

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Integra Type S’ tires are larger than the largest tires available on the ES (265/30R19 vs. 235/45R18).

The Integra’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 50 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the ES’ standard 55 series tires. The Integra Type S’ tires have a lower 30 series profile than the ES F Sport’s 40 series tires.

The Integra has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The ES doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

The Integra Type S handles at .99 G’s, while the ES 300h pulls only .78 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Integra Type S executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver 3.7 seconds quicker than the ES 300h (24.7 seconds @ .78 average G’s vs. 28.4 seconds @ .6 average G’s).

Chassis

The Acura Integra may be more efficient, handle and accelerate better because it weighs about 550 to 600 pounds less than the Lexus ES.

The Integra is 10.1 inches shorter than the ES, making the Integra easier to handle, maneuver and park in tight spaces.

Passenger Space

Because it has more passenger and cargo room, the EPA rates the Integra a Large car, while the ES is rated a Mid-size.

The Integra has 1.1 inches more front headroom, 1.1 inches more front shoulder room and 1.7 inches more rear shoulder room than the ES.

Cargo Capacity

To allow full utilization of available cargo room, the Integra’s hatch uses gas strut supported hinges that don’t intrude into the cargo area. Its intrusive beam hinge reduces the ES’ useful trunk space.

The Integra’s standard rear seats fold to accommodate long and bulky cargo. The ES doesn’t offer folding rear seats, only a ski pass-through.

Ergonomics

The Integra’s standard easy entry system glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the ES.

The Integra’s standard speed-sensitive wipers speed up when the vehicle does, so that the driver doesn’t have to continually adjust the speed of the wipers. The ES’ standard manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

Consumer Reports rated the Integra’s headlight performance “Good,” a higher rating than the ES’ headlights, which were rated “Fair.”

Economic Advantages

Insurance will cost less for the Integra owner. The Complete Car Cost Guide estimates that insurance for the Integra will cost $355 less than the ES over a five-year period.

IntelliChoice estimates that five-year ownership costs (depreciation, financing, insurance, fuel, fees, repairs and maintenance) for the Acura Integra will be $4919 to $10852 less than for the Lexus ES.

Recommendations

Consumer Reports® recommends both the Acura Integra and the Lexus ES, based on reliability, safety and performance.

The Type S was chosen as a Car and Driver’s “Top Ten” for 2024. The ES has never been chosen by Car and Driver in their “10Best” issue.

A group of representative automotive journalists from North America selected the Integra as the 2023 North American Car of the Year. The ES has never been chosen.