2021 Lexus ES vs 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Overview | |
MSRP$28,595 | MSRP$40,000 |
Average price$23,052 | Average price$32,367 |
Listings80 | Listings400 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary | |
2021 Lexus ES Reviews SummaryWhen you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable car that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all hearken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-liter V6 engine, the 2021 Lexus ES 350 shows a different side of its presumed personality. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 rpm | Horsepower302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City24 | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway32 | MPG Highway32 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 228 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower228 hp @ 4700 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 Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space22.8 cu ft | Cargo Space13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight3062 lbs | Curb Weight3690 lbs |
Height57.8 in | Height56.9 in |
Length168.0 in | Length195.9 in |
Width70.8 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase103.6 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload959 lbs | Maximum Payload905 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $28,595 | $40,000 |
Average price | $23,052 | $32,367 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.8 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | When you think of a Lexus ES, you think of a cushy, comfortable, and reliable car that your parents or grandparents might like. The roomy and quiet cabin, the relaxed driving demeanor, and the relatively affordable price all hearken back to the original Lexus mission. And these stereotypes about the car are accurate. But in F Sport trim, with the 3.5-liter 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 | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 rpm | 302 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | 24 | 22 |
MPG Highway | 32 | 32 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 228 hp I4 | 3.5L 302 hp V6 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 267 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
Horsepower | 228 hp @ 4700 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 | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 22.8 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3062 lbs | 3690 lbs |
Height | 57.8 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 168.0 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 959 lbs | 905 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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