Volkswagen Golf GTI vs Lexus IS

2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$32,445MSRP
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2022 Lexus IS
2022 Lexus IS
$39,125MSRP
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2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$32,445MSRP
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2022 Lexus IS
$39,125MSRP
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Overview

Years produced

1985-1992

Years produced

2001-Present

MSRP

$32,445

MSRP

$39,125

Listings

397

Listings

337

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Reviews Summary

Reviews 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.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5000 rpm

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

21

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

31
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$32,445MSRP
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2022 Lexus IS
2022 Lexus IS
$39,125MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$32,445MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2022 Lexus IS
$39,125MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
1985-1992
2001-Present
MSRP
$32,445
$39,125
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.6

4.5

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

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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.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
2.0L 241 hp I4
2.0L 241 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
241 hp @ 5000 rpm
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
MPG City
24
21
MPG Highway
32
31
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