Lexus IS 250 vs Audi S3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Audi S3
- Length183.7 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight3,461 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width71.3 in
- Audi S3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Audi S3 is 8.7 in shorter (183.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Lexus IS 250 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 4.7 in)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Lexus IS 250 has 0.5 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 4.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 6.4 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 103.8 in)
- Length: Audi S3 is 8.7 in shorter (183.7 in vs 175.0 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 55.8 in)
- Width: Audi S3 is 0.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 70.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAudi S3 — Audi S3 is shorter by 8.7 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Audi S3
- Narrower for tight parkingAudi S3 — Audi S3 is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 has 0.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintAudi S3 — Based on length × width (Audi S3)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Audi S3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 175.0 in | 8.7 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 55.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 103.8 in | 6.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 4.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,555 lb | — | — |
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