2021 Lexus IS vs 2022 Subaru Legacy
Overview | |
MSRP$39,050 | MSRP$23,495 |
Listings170 | Listings279 |
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 Subaru Legacy Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway35 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City27 |
MPG Highway31 | MPG Highway35 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3715 lbs | Curb Weight3489 lbs |
Height56.5 in | Height59.1 in |
Length185.4 in | Length190.6 in |
Width72.4 in | Width81.8 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase108.3 in |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $39,050 | $23,495 |
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 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 35 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 182 hp H4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | 178 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | 182 hp @ 5800 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 27 |
MPG Highway | 31 | 35 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3715 lbs | 3489 lbs |
Height | 56.5 in | 59.1 in |
Length | 185.4 in | 190.6 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 81.8 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 108.3 in |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |

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