Toyota Prius vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Toyota Prius · Lexus IS 250
- Length176.4 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.0 in – 5.3 in
- Curb weight3,042 lb
- Width68.7 in
- Lexus IS 250 width71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Prius is 7.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 513 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 513 lb heavier (3,042 lb vs 3,555 lb)
- Height: Toyota Prius is 2.4 in taller (58.7 in vs 56.3 in)
- Length: Toyota Prius is 7.3 in shorter (176.4 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Toyota Prius is 2.6 in narrower (68.7 in vs 71.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is shorter by 7.3 in Check garage fit for Toyota Prius · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Prius — Toyota Prius is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Prius — Based on length × width (Toyota Prius)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Prius | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 176.4 in | 183.7 in | 7.3 in |
| Width | 68.7 in | 71.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 56.3 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.2 in | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,042 lb | 3,555 lb | 513 lb |
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