Toyota Corolla vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Lexus IS 250

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

Side view
  • Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
  • Height57.7 in
  • Wheelbase102.4 in
  • Ground clearance6.0 in
  • Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.4 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.7 in shorter (179.7 in vs 180.3 in)
  • Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 786 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 3,553 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 786 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 3,553 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 107.5 in)
  3. Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
  4. Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.9 in)
  5. Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.7 in shorter (179.7 in vs 180.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
  • Narrower for tight parkingToyota CorollaToyota Corolla is narrower by 1.5 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintToyota CorollaBased on length × width (Toyota Corolla)

Dimension comparison

SpecToyota CorollaLexus IS 250Difference
Length179.7 in180.3 in0.7 in
Width69.4 in70.9 in1.5 in
Height57.7 in56.4 in1.3 in
Wheelbase102.4 in107.5 in5.1 in
Ground clearance6.0 in
Curb weight2,767 lb3,553 lb786 lb

Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.3 in – 180.0 in).

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