Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Lexus IS 250

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length194.0 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase109.3 in
  • Ground clearance5.7 in – 6.1 in
  • Curb weight3,726 lb – 3,968 lb
Front / width
  • Width74.0 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lexus IS 250 is 13.7 in shorter (194.0 in vs 180.3 in)
  • Width: Lexus IS 250 is 3.1 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Acura TL is 0.8 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 294 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,553 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 294 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 3,553 lb)
  2. Length: Lexus IS 250 is 13.7 in shorter (194.0 in vs 180.3 in)
  3. Width: Lexus IS 250 is 3.1 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 107.5 in)
  5. Height: Acura TL is 0.8 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 13.7 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
  • Narrower for tight parkingLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is narrower by 3.1 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLexus IS 250 — Based on length × width (Lexus IS 250)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLLexus IS 250Difference
Length194.0 in180.3 in13.7 in
Width74.0 in70.9 in3.1 in
Height57.2 in56.4 in0.8 in
Wheelbase109.3 in107.5 in1.8 in
Ground clearance5.9 in——
Curb weight3,847 lb3,553 lb294 lb

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