Lexus IS 250 vs Mazda Mazda3 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Mazda Mazda3
- Length180.3 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Mazda Mazda3 width70.7 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.3 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 107.3 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 370 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,184 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 370 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,184 lb)
- Height: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.4 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.8 in)
- Length: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.8 in shorter (180.3 in vs 179.6 in)
- Width: Mazda Mazda3 is 0.2 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 0.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 107.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Mazda Mazda3
- Narrower for tight parkingMazda Mazda3 — Mazda Mazda3 is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Mazda Mazda3 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 179.6 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 107.3 in | 0.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,553 lb | 3,184 lb | 370 lb |
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