2021 Kia Forte vs 2022 Lexus ES
Overview | |
MSRP$17,890 | MSRP$40,950 |
Average price$17,344 | Average price$38,215 |
Listings1996 | Listings433 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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2021 Kia Forte Reviews Summary | |
2022 Lexus ES Reviews SummaryAuto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City31 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 147 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | Torque184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower147 hp @ 6200 rpm | Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City31 | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway41 | MPG Highway34 |
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 Space15.3 cu ft | Cargo Space13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight2707 lbs | Curb Weight3780 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.1 in |
Length182.7 in | Length195.9 in |
Width70.9 in | Width73.4 in |
Wheelbase106.3 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload931 lbs | Maximum Payload905 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $17,890 | $40,950 |
Average price | $17,344 | $38,215 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Auto manufacturers are always pursuing younger customers, but some cars appeal to a different clientele. The 2022 Lexus ES attracts the softest of buyers, mature adults seeking a mid-size luxury sedan without a giant price tag. Available with four cylinders, six cylinders, or a gasoline-electric hybrid powertrain, the 2022 Lexus ES starts at $40,800. In the age of the SUV and at the dawn of electrification, the ES does its best to to capture any remaining new car buyers interested in a traditional sedan. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | FWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
MPG City | 31 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 34 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 147 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 147 hp @ 6200 rpm | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 31 | 25 |
MPG Highway | 41 | 34 |
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 | 15.3 cu ft | 13.9 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 2707 lbs | 3780 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.1 in |
Length | 182.7 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 73.4 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 931 lbs | 905 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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