Honda Civic vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Lexus IS 250
- Length175.5 in – 177.3 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,588 lb – 2,959 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.7 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.5 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 780 lb heavier (2,774 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 780 lb heavier (2,774 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.0 in narrower (69.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.7 in shorter (176.4 in vs 180.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 2.2 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 107.5 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.7 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 180.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 70.9 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 107.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,774 lb | 3,553 lb | 780 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 175.5 in – 177.3 in).
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