2020 Kia Optima vs 2021 Lexus ES
Overview | |
MSRP$23,390 | MSRP$40,000 |
Average price$20,407 | Average price$38,681 |
Listings22 | Listings16 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2020 Kia Optima Reviews Summary | |
2021 Lexus ES Reviews SummaryWhen you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable luxury sedan that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all harken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.4L 185 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Torque178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.9 cu ft | Cargo Space13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3230 lbs | Curb Weight3690 lbs |
Height57.7 in | Height56.9 in |
Length191.1 in | Length195.9 in |
Width73.2 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase110.4 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload905 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,390 | $40,000 |
Average price | $20,407 | $38,681 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | When you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable luxury sedan that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all harken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.4L 185 hp I4 | 3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.9 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3230 lbs | 3690 lbs |
Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 191.1 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.4 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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