2021 Lexus IS vs 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$28,595 | MSRP$39,050 |
Listings5 | Listings22 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI 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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3062 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.5 in |
Length168.0 in | Length185.4 in |
Width70.8 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload959 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,595 | $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 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3062 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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