2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2021 Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$39,050 | MSRP$28,695 |
Average price$39,795 | Average price$30,300 |
Listings23 | Listings31 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City23 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight3210 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.8 in |
Length185.4 in | Length168.0 in |
Width72.4 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,050 | $28,695 |
Average price | $39,795 | $30,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 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. | |
Video | No video found | |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 228 hp @ 5000 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 23 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 3210 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 168.0 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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