2020 Lexus IS vs 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$38,560 | MSRP$28,695 |
Average price$30,227 | Average price$26,131 |
Listings147 | Listings64 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
Pros
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2020 Lexus IS Reviews Summary | |
2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews SummaryNow in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
No video found | No video found |
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 Highway30 | 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 Highway30 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
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 Weight3583 lbs | Curb Weight3133 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height57.8 in |
Length184.3 in | Length168.0 in |
Width79.8 in | Width70.8 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload915 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,560 | $28,695 |
Average price | $30,227 | $26,131 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Now in its last year of production before a major makeover, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI five-door hatchback embodies the benefits (and drawbacks) of the hot hatch formula. The quick, nimble, and stylish compact delivers impressive performance—but what does it sacrifice? | |
Video | No video found | 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 | 30 | 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 | 30 | 30 |
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 | 17.4 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3583 lbs | 3133 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 168.0 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 70.8 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.6 in |
Maximum Payload | 915 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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