2021 Lexus IS vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata
Overview | |
MSRP$23,950 | MSRP$39,050 |
Average price$24,365 | Average price$40,116 |
Listings79 | Listings29 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews8.5 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
2021 Hyundai Sonata Reviews SummaryIn a shrinking car market, the traditional sport sedan is increasingly rare. Designed and developed for people who prefer on-pavement performance but need passenger and cargo practicality, only a handful of dedicated non-premium sport sedans still exist, and most of those barely qualify for membership in the club. Enter the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line, a new vehicle that addresses both performance and practicality in a compelling midsize package and at a bargain price. | |
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. | |
Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City27 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway37 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.3 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3120 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length192.9 in | Length185.4 in |
Width73.2 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload1234 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $23,950 | $39,050 |
Average price | $24,365 | $40,116 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.9 | 4.6 |
Expert reviews | 8.5 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | In a shrinking car market, the traditional sport sedan is increasingly rare. Designed and developed for people who prefer on-pavement performance but need passenger and cargo practicality, only a handful of dedicated non-premium sport sedans still exist, and most of those barely qualify for membership in the club. Enter the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line, a new vehicle that addresses both performance and practicality in a compelling midsize package and at a bargain price. | 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 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 27 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 37 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.3 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3120 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 192.9 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 1234 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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