Spec Sizes

Acura TSX vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Lexus IS 250

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

Side view
  • Length186.2 in
  • Height56.7 in
  • Wheelbase106.6 in
  • Ground clearance5.9 in
  • Curb weight3,400 lb
Front / width
  • Width72.5 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Lexus IS 250 is 6.1 in shorter (186.2 in vs 180.1 in)
  • Width: Lexus IS 250 is 1.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Acura TSX is 0.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 153 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 3,553 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 153 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 3,553 lb)
  2. Length: Lexus IS 250 is 6.1 in shorter (186.2 in vs 180.1 in)
  3. Width: Lexus IS 250 is 1.6 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.9 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 0.9 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 107.5 in)
  5. Height: Acura TSX is 0.3 in taller (56.7 in vs 56.4 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 6.1 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
  • Narrower for tight parkingLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is narrower by 1.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLexus IS 250 — Based on length × width (Lexus IS 250)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TSXLexus IS 250Difference
Length186.2 in180.1 in6.1 in
Width72.5 in70.9 in1.6 in
Height56.7 in56.4 in0.3 in
Wheelbase106.6 in107.5 in0.9 in
Ground clearance5.9 in——
Curb weight3,400 lb3,553 lb153 lb

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