Lexus IS 200t vs. Lexus IS 250
$37,825
$36,550
Highlights
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP |
$37,825
|
$36,550
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
| MPG |
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Horsepower |
241 hp
|
204 hp
|
| Drive Type |
Rear Wheel Drive
|
Rear Wheel Drive
|
| Seating Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Basic Warranty |
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
4 yr / 50,000 mi
|
Engine
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement |
2.0 L/122
|
2.5 L/152
|
| Engine Type |
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
|
Premium Unleaded V-6
|
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
258 @ 1650
|
185 @ 4800
|
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
241 @ 5800
|
204 @ 6400
|
| Transmission Options |
|
|
| MPG |
22 City / 32 Hwy
|
21 City / 30 Hwy
|
| Total Cooling System Capacity |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Tires & Wheels
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Spare Tire Size |
Compact
|
Compact
|
| Spare Wheel Size |
Compact in
|
Compact in
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel
|
Steel
|
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Rear Tire Size |
P225/45VR17
|
P225/45VR17
|
| Rear Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
| Front Tire Size |
P225/45VR17
|
P225/45VR17
|
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum
|
Aluminum
|
| Front Wheel Size |
17 X 7.5 in
|
17 X 7.5 in
|
Suspension
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Front |
Double Wishbone
|
Double Wishbone
|
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Multi-Link
|
Multi-Link
|
Steering
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
34 ft
|
34 ft
|
| Steering Type |
Rack-Pinion
|
Rack-Pinion
|
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Measurements
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Front Leg Room |
45 in
|
45 in
|
| Front Head Room |
38 in
|
38 in
|
| Height, Overall |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Second Head Room |
37 in
|
37 in
|
| Passenger Capacity |
5
|
5
|
| Trunk Volume |
14 ft³
|
14 ft³
|
| Width, Max w/o mirrors |
71 in
|
71 in
|
| Liftover Height |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Second Leg Room |
32 in
|
32 in
|
| Track Width, Front |
60 in
|
60 in
|
| Track Width, Rear |
61 in
|
61 in
|
| Second Hip Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Second Shoulder Room |
53 in
|
53 in
|
| Front Hip Room |
54 in
|
54 in
|
| Passenger Volume |
90 ft³
|
90 ft³
|
| Wheelbase |
110 in
|
110 in
|
| Length, Overall |
184 in
|
184 in
|
| Front Shoulder Room |
56 in
|
56 in
|
| Min Ground Clearance |
5 in
|
5 in
|
Weight & Capacity
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
17 gal
|
17 gal
|
| Base Curb Weight |
3,583 lbs
|
3,461 lbs
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Safety
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Stability Control |
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Lane Departure Warning |
Standard
|
Not available
|
Entertainment
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth® |
Standard
|
Standard
|
Electrical
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
Brakes
| 2017 Lexus IS 200t | 2015 Lexus IS 250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake Type |
4-Wheel Disc
|
4-Wheel Disc
|
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
13 in
|
12 in
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
N/A
|
N/A
|
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel
|
4-Wheel
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness |
12 in
|
11 in
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
N/A
|
Not Available
|
FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is more reliable than the 2017 Lexus IS 200t according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2015 IS 250 versus a reliability rating of 4.7 for the 2017 IS 200t.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
The 2017 Lexus IS 200t is more fuel efficient than the 2015 Lexus IS 250 with 26 MPG combined versus 24 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
The 2015 Lexus IS 250 is cheaper than the 2017 Lexus IS 200t with a $36,550 starting MSRP versus a $37,825 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2017 Lexus IS 200t or the 2015 Lexus IS 250?
The 2017 Lexus IS 200t and the 2015 Lexus IS 250 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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