Lexus IS 250 vs Subaru WRX Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Subaru WRX
- 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
- Subaru WRX width71.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 0.1 in shorter (183.7 in vs 183.8 in)
- Width: Lexus IS 250 is 0.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.9 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 105.2 in)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.4 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 140 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,416 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.0 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 105.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 140 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 3,416 lb)
- Ground clearance: Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.2 in vs 5.4 in)
- Height: Subaru WRX is 1.5 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.8 in)
- Width: Lexus IS 250 is 0.6 in narrower (71.3 in vs 71.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 0.1 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Subaru WRX
- Narrower for tight parkingLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceSubaru WRX — Subaru WRX has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Subaru WRX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 183.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 71.9 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.8 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 105.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,555 lb | 3,416 lb | 140 lb |
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