2020 Volkswagen Jetta vs 2021 Lexus IS
Overview | |
MSRP$18,895 | MSRP$39,050 |
Average price$17,996 | Average price$35,739 |
Listings858 | Listings450 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 |
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2020 Volkswagen Jetta Reviews Summary | |
2021 Lexus IS Reviews SummaryThe 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 | |
Engine1.4L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City30 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name1.4L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 5000 rpm | Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City30 | MPG City21 |
MPG Highway40 | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.1 cu ft | Cargo Space10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight2959 lbs | Curb Weight3715 lbs |
Height57.4 in | Height56.5 in |
Length185.1 in | Length185.4 in |
Width70.8 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase105.7 in | Wheelbase110.2 in |
Maximum Payload970 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $18,895 | $39,050 |
Average price | $17,996 | $35,739 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.1 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | The 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 | 1.4L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | RWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 30 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 31 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 1.4L 147 hp I4 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 5000 rpm | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 30 | 21 |
MPG Highway | 40 | 31 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.1 cu ft | 10.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2959 lbs | 3715 lbs |
Height | 57.4 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 185.1 in | 185.4 in |
Width | 70.8 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 110.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 970 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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