2021 Lexus IS vs 2021 Lexus ES
Overview | |
MSRP$39,050 | MSRP$40,000 |
Average price$40,116 | Average price$38,949 |
Listings29 | Listings14 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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. | |
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 | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway32 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Sunroof/MoonroofStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight3690 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height56.9 in |
Length185.4 in | Length195.9 in |
Width72.4 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload905 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,050 | $40,000 |
Average price | $40,116 | $38,949 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | 7.3 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
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. | 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. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 32 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 3690 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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