2021 Lexus IS vs 2020 Hyundai Elantra
Overview | |
MSRP$19,300 | MSRP$39,050 |
Average price$18,916 | Average price$39,861 |
Listings299 | Listings24 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Hyundai Elantra Reviews SummaryHyundai isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to the compact car segment, where value is of utmost importance. And though a completely redesigned 2021 Elantra is coming soon, the automaker bestows several value-enhancing improvements upon the outgoing 2020 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan. They include improved fuel efficiency ratings and newly packaged safety features. | |
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. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall4 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.4 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2844 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.5 in |
Length181.9 in | Length185.4 in |
Width70.9 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload1080 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $19,300 | $39,050 |
Average price | $18,916 | $39,861 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.4 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Hyundai isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to the compact car segment, where value is of utmost importance. And though a completely redesigned 2021 Elantra is coming soon, the automaker bestows several value-enhancing improvements upon the outgoing 2020 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan. They include improved fuel efficiency ratings and newly packaged safety features. | 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 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.4 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2844 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 181.9 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1080 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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