2020 Honda Civic vs 2021 Lexus IS

2020 Honda Civic
2020 Honda Civic
$20,000MSRP
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2021 Lexus IS
2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
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2020 Honda Civic
$20,000MSRP
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2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$20,000

MSRP

$39,050

Average price

$23,540

Average price

$40,116

Listings

435

Listings

29
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Expert reviews

7.3 out of 10
Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Multiple body styles
  • Multiple powertrain options
Cons
  • Outdated technology

2020 Honda Civic Reviews Summary

Minor design tweaks and more standard safety and convenience features arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si.

2021 Lexus IS Reviews 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.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 158 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 241 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

158 hp @ 6500 rpm

Horsepower

241 hp @ 5800 rpm

MPG City

25

MPG City

21

MPG Highway

36

MPG Highway

31
2020 Honda Civic
2020 Honda Civic
$20,000MSRP
Overview
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2021 Lexus IS
2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2020 Honda Civic
$20,000MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Lexus IS
$39,050MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$20,000
$39,050
Average price
$23,540
$40,116
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.6
Expert reviews

8.2 out of 10

Read full review

7.3 out of 10

Read full review
Pros & cons
Pros
  • Excellent value for money
  • Multiple body styles
  • Multiple powertrain options
Cons
  • Outdated technology
Summary

Minor design tweaks and more standard safety and convenience features arrive as the standout changes for the Civic's 2020 model year. Last redesigned for the 2016 model year, the Civic keeps outperforming its small-car peers by offering the performance and quality of more expensive cars, while retaining the value and longevity expected of a Honda. Plus, I had a really fun week with the turbocharged Civic Si.

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.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 158 hp I4
2.0L 241 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
158 hp @ 6500 rpm
241 hp @ 5800 rpm
MPG City
25
21
MPG Highway
36
31
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