| Add vehicles | 2021 Lexus ES 250 AWD | 2021 Volkswagen Arteon Execline |
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| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$45,250 | CA$52,995 |
| Fees | CA$2,115 | CA$1,850 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$851/month | CA$997/month |
| Awards | Best full-size sedan of 2021 | - |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2.5 l I-4 | 2.0 l I-4 |
| Power | 203 hp @ 6,500 rpm (151 kW) | 268 hp @ 5,500 rpm (200 kW) |
| Torque | 184 lb·ft @ 4,000 – 5,000 rpm (249 N·m) | 258 lb·ft @ 1,950 rpm (350 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Turbocharged |
| Fuel | Regular | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | Mid-size luxury car | Full-size Sedan |
| Assembly | Georgetown, KY, US | Emden, DE |
| Generation | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.5 L/100km | 11.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 7.0 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Combined | 8.4 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 714 km | 704 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 197 g/km | 230 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | standard | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated rear seats | N/A | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | standard | standard |
| Massage seats | N/A | standard |
| Head-up display | not available | N/A |
| Surround-view camera | not available | standard |
| Smart key | standard | standard |
| Blindspot detection | optional | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard |
| Remote engine start | standard | standard |
| GPS | optional | standard |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Front USB ports | standard | standard |
| Rear USB ports | standard | N/A |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | not available | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | rack and pinion, electric assistance | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P215/55R17 | P245/35R20 |
| Rear tires | P215/55R17 | P245/35R20 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,975 mm (196″) | 4,866 mm (192″) |
| Width | 1,865 mm (73″) | 1,871 mm (74″) |
| Height | 1,440 mm (57″) | 1,445 mm (57″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (113″) | 2,841 mm (112″) |
| Weight | 1,695 kg (3,737 lb) | 1,794 kg (3,955 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 394 l | between 770 l and 1,591 l |
| Fuel tank | 60 l (13 gal) | 69 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 s (estimated) | 6.7 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 6.9 s (estimated) | 5.5 s |
| Top speed | 211 km/h (131 mph) (manufacturer) | 250 km/h (155 mph) (estimated) |
| Braking distance | 42 m (estimated) | 40 m |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 6 years/110,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Fuel economy | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 10/10 | 6/10 |
| Safety | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 4/10 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Average | 79% | 82% |
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