Lexus IS 250 vs Subaru Impreza Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Subaru Impreza

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length180.1 in
  • Height56.1 in – 56.7 in
  • Wheelbase107.5 in
  • Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,651 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.9 in
  • Subaru Impreza width66.7 in – 68.4 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.3 in shorter (180.1 in vs 175.8 in)
  • Width: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 67.6 in)
  • Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.6 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 99.4 in)
  • Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 528 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,025 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 528 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,025 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 8.1 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 99.4 in)
  3. Width: Subaru Impreza is 3.3 in narrower (70.9 in vs 67.6 in)
  4. Length: Subaru Impreza is 4.3 in shorter (180.1 in vs 175.8 in)
  5. Height: Subaru Impreza is 1.2 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.6 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is shorter by 4.3 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Subaru Impreza
  • Narrower for tight parkingSubaru Impreza — Subaru Impreza is narrower by 3.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintSubaru Impreza — Based on length × width (Subaru Impreza)

Dimension comparison

SpecLexus IS 250Subaru ImprezaDifference
Length180.1 in175.8 in4.3 in
Width70.9 in67.6 in3.3 in
Height56.4 in57.6 in1.2 in
Wheelbase107.5 in99.4 in8.1 in
Curb weight3,553 lb3,025 lb528 lb

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