2021 Lexus IS vs 2022 Nissan Versa
Overview | |
MSRP$39,050 | MSRP$15,580 |
Listings55 | Listings43 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.3 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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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. | |
2022 Nissan Versa Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway40 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City32 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway40 |
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 Space14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight2599 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height57.3 in |
Length185.4 in | Length177.0 in |
Width72.4 in | Width68.5 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload862 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,050 | $15,580 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.3 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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 | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 40 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 1.6L 122 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 114 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 122 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 32 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 40 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 2599 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 57.3 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 177.0 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 68.5 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 862 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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