2021 Lexus IS vs 2020 Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
MSRP$35,000 | MSRP$39,050 |
Listings106 | Listings21 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2020 Tesla Model 3 Reviews Summary | |
2021 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryThe new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity50 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name283 hp Electric | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity50 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.0 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3624 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.8 in | Height56.5 in |
Length184.8 in | Length185.4 in |
Width82.2 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase113.2 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload1181 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $35,000 | $39,050 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The new Lexus IS enters its fourth generation of production, embodying lessons learned from the LC and RC. The 2021 IS targets enthusiast drivers and luxury buyers who might be thinking German first, and it seeks to recalibrate expectations of what a compact luxury sports sedan can be. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 283 hp Electric | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Drivetrain | AWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.0 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3624 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 56.8 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 184.8 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 82.2 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1181 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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