2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2021 Lexus ES
Overview | |
MSRP$40,000 | MSRP$28,695 |
Listings11 | Listings16 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
2021 Lexus ES Reviews SummaryWhen you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable luxury sedan that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all harken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality. | |
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 302 hp V6 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City22 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 302 hp V6 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City22 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.9 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3690 lbs | Curb Weight3210 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height57.8 in |
Length195.9 in | Length168.0 in |
Width73.4 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload905 lbs | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $40,000 | $28,695 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | When you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable luxury sedan that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all harken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 302 hp V6 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 22 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 302 hp V6 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.9 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3690 lbs | 3210 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 168.0 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | 915 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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