2021 Lexus IS vs 2021 Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
MSRP$39,050 | MSRP$37,990 |
Listings19 | Listings125 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
2021 Tesla Model 3 Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine201 hp Electric |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity50 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City150 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway133 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name201 hp Electric |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | Battery Charge Time (240V)10 hours |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity | EV Battery Capacity50 kWh |
MPG City21 | MPG City150 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway133 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight3648 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.8 in |
Length185.4 in | Length184.8 in |
Width72.4 in | Width82.2 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload893 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,050 | $37,990 |
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 | 201 hp Electric |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 150 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 133 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 201 hp Electric |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 10 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 50 kWh | |
MPG City | 21 | 150 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 133 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 15.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 3648 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.8 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 184.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 82.2 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 893 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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