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Lexus IS 200t vs. Lexus IS 250

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$37,825
Starting MSRP
$36,550
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
241 hp
Horsepower
204 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
4 yr / 50,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
Premium Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.5 L/152
Displacement
-
Displacement
241 @ 5800
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
204 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
258 @ 1650
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
185 @ 4800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
22 City / 32 Hwy
MPG
21 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

P225/45VR17
Front Tire Size
P225/45VR17
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
P225/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
P225/45VR17
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material

Suspension

Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Steering

Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
34 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Measurements

5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
90 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
38 in
Front Head Room
38 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
45 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
37 in
Second Head Room
37 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
32 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
53 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
110 in
Wheelbase
110 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
184 in
Length, Overall
184 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
56 in
Height, Overall
56 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall
60 in
Track Width, Front
60 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
61 in
Track Width, Rear
61 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume

Weight & Capacity

3,583 lbs
Base Curb Weight
3,461 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
17 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Safety

Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
N/A
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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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