Lexus IS vs Tesla Model 3
Overview | |
Years produced2017-Present | Years produced2001-Present |
MSRP$36,990 | MSRP$39,125 |
Listings886 | Listings338 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryAfter a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. If you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine425 hp Electric | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
EV Battery Capacity82 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City145 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway128 | MPG Highway31 |
Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
Engine | |
Engine Name425 hp Electric | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Battery Charge Time (240V)11.7 hours | Battery Charge Time (240V) |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
EV Battery Capacity82 kWh | EV Battery Capacity |
MPG City145 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway128 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space24.1 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3759 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.7 in | Height56.5 in |
Length185.8 in | Length185.4 in |
Width82.2 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase113.2 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload915 lbs | Maximum Payload825 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2017-Present | 2001-Present |
MSRP | $36,990 | $39,125 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | After a substantial refresh for the 2021 model year, the 2022 Lexus IS lineup returns with a handful of minor updates and a significant improvement in performance. The new Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance also debuts this year, packing a normally aspirated 5.0-litre V8 and laugh-riot driving dynamics. If you’re among the driving enthusiasts who miss the discontinued Lexus GS F, this is a credible substitute. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 425 hp Electric | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 145 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 128 | 31 |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 11.7 hours | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 425 hp Electric | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Battery Charge Time (240V) | 11.7 hours | |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
EV Battery Capacity | 82 kWh | |
MPG City | 145 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 128 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 24.1 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3759 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 56.7 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 185.8 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 82.2 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 113.2 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | 825 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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