Lexus IS 250 vs Kia Forte Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Kia Forte
- Length180.3 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Kia Forte width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 2.4 in shorter (180.3 in vs 182.7 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 560 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 2,994 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 560 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 2,994 lb)
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 2.4 in shorter (180.3 in vs 182.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 106.3 in)
- Height: Kia Forte is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 2.4 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Kia Forte
- Smaller exterior footprintLexus IS 250 — Based on length × width (Lexus IS 250)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Kia Forte | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 182.7 in | 2.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 106.3 in | 1.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,553 lb | 2,994 lb | 560 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
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