Honda Civic vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Lexus IS 250
- Length177.3 in – 179.4 in
- Height55.0 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase103.2 in – 105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,754 lb – 3,002 lb
- Width69.0 in
- Lexus IS 250 width71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.3 in shorter (178.4 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 677 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 3,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 677 lb heavier (2,878 lb vs 3,555 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (104.2 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 2.3 in narrower (69.0 in vs 71.3 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 5.3 in shorter (178.4 in vs 183.7 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.5 in taller (55.8 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 5.3 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.4 in | 183.7 in | 5.3 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 71.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 55.8 in | 56.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.2 in | 110.2 in | 6.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,878 lb | 3,555 lb | 677 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.3 in – 179.4 in).
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