2021 Lexus ES vs 2021 Volkswagen Arteon

2021 Lexus ES

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

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ES 250 AWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ES ES 250 AWD	25	34	$37,468	$40,000
ES ES 250 F SPORT AWD	25	34	$42,805	$45,800
ES ES 250 Luxury AWD	25	34	$42,254	$45,200
ES ES 250 Ultra Luxury AWD	25	34	$45,749	$49,000
ES ES 300h FWD	43	44	$39,256	$41,910
ES ES 300h Luxury FWD	43	44	$44,042	$47,110
ES ES 300h Ultra Luxury FWD	43	44	$47,537	$50,910
ES ES 350 F SPORT FWD	22	31	$42,805	$45,800
ES ES 350 FWD	22	32	$37,468	$40,000
ES ES 350 Luxury FWD	22	32	$42,254	$45,200
ES ES 350 Ultra Luxury FWD	22	32	$45,749	$49,000

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SE FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Arteon SE FWD	22	32	$35,478	$36,995
Arteon SEL Premium R-Line 4MOTION	20	31	$45,068	$46,995
Arteon SEL R-Line 4MOTION	20	31	$41,616	$43,395
Arteon SEL R-Line FWD	22	32	$39,890	$41,595

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$37,468

$35,478

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$40,000

$36,995

Monthly Payment Estimate

$667 / month

$617 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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6.8

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Lexus ES grabs some of the LS’ spotlight with its sleek shape and its sky-high hybrid economy.

The 2021 Volkswagen Arteon is a compelling sedan with good features, but it's overshadowed by premium sedans that are even better.

TCC Likes

Lithe and lean
F Sport’s sharp responses
Exceptional hybrid economy

Dynamic instrument cluster
Standard safety features
Subtle but sexy style inside and out

TCC Dislikes

AWD, hybrid’s lean acceleration
Kludgy infotainment
Big grille...big grille

Gear shift hiccup
Cramped console
Expensive

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

32 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.9

96.2

Second Head Room (in)

37.8

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.4

41.2

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

Second Leg Room (in)

39.2

40.2

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

37.7

Second Hip Room (in)

54.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

56.5

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

195.9

191.4

Height, Overall (in)

56.9

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

62.1

Wheelbase (in)

113

111.7

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.4

73.7

Track Width, Front (in)

62.9

62.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

12.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

13.4

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

15.9

18.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P245/45HR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/55VR17

P245/45HR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3780

3686

Wheels

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Aluminum

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

184 @ 4000

258 @ 1950

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.5 L/152

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

203 @ 6500

268 @ 5500

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Port/Direct Injection

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.25

5.59

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.95

Trans Type

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.67

Drivetrain

All Wheel

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.21

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

4.01

3.99

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.03

3.14

Trans Order Code

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.46

1.43

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.53

Summary

Vehicle Name

Lexus ES

Volkswagen Arteon

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.4

7.0

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2021 Lexus ES

2021 Lexus ES available; 2020s sold out
Lease: From $339 for 36 months
Rebate: Up to $1,500 cash
Finance: From 0.9% APR for 60 months

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