2021 Lexus IS vs 2021 Chevrolet Malibu
Overview | |
MSRP$22,270 | MSRP$39,050 |
Listings32 | Listings23 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2021 Chevrolet Malibu 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 | |
Engine1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City29 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.5L 160 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower160 hp @ 5700 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City29 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway36 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.7 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3126 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height57.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length194.2 in | Length185.4 in |
Width73.0 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase111.4 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $22,270 | $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 | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 29 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.5L 160 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 160 hp @ 5700 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 29 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 36 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.7 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3126 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 57.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 194.2 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 73.0 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 110.2 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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