Toyota Corolla vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Lexus IS 250
- Length179.3 in – 180.0 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase102.4 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,734 lb – 2,800 lb
- 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
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 786 lb heavier (2,767 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (102.4 in vs 107.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Corolla is 1.3 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.5 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Toyota Corolla is 0.7 in shorter (179.7 in vs 180.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is shorter by 0.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.5 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.7 in | 180.3 in | 0.7 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in | 107.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,767 lb | 3,553 lb | 786 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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