Honda Civic Type R vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2021 vs 2015 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic Type R · Lexus IS 250

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

Side view
  • Length179.4 in
  • Height56.5 in
  • Wheelbase106.3 in
  • Curb weight3,075 lb – 3,121 lb
Front / width
  • Width73.9 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width71.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Honda Civic Type R is 4.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 183.7 in)
  • Width: Lexus IS 250 is 2.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.3 in)
  • Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 457 lb heavier (3,098 lb vs 3,555 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 457 lb heavier (3,098 lb vs 3,555 lb)
  2. Width: Lexus IS 250 is 2.6 in narrower (73.9 in vs 71.3 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
  4. Length: Honda Civic Type R is 4.3 in shorter (179.4 in vs 183.7 in)
  5. Height: Honda Civic Type R is 0.2 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic Type RHonda Civic Type R is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic Type R · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
  • Narrower for tight parkingLexus IS 250Lexus IS 250 is narrower by 2.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintLexus IS 250Based on length × width (Lexus IS 250)

Dimension comparison

SpecHonda Civic Type RLexus IS 250Difference
Length179.4 in183.7 in4.3 in
Width73.9 in71.3 in2.6 in
Height56.5 in56.3 in0.2 in
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in3.9 in
Ground clearance5.2 in
Curb weight3,098 lb3,555 lb457 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.

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