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How much does a Lexus IS 250 weigh, in pounds?

I’m really in love with my friend’s 2015 Lexus IS 250 and decided to buy one for myself. There’s a convertible version and a regular version. So how much does a Lexus IS 250 weigh, and is the convertible version lighter since it doesn’t have a roof? Does that save on gas?

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Matt Terzi · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Whichever one you choose, you’re picking a great car. The 2015
Lexus IS 250
is an all-around excellent luxury sports sedan, whether you get the convertible or the sedan. Enjoy it!
A lot of factors go into fuel efficiency, but weight is definitely a big one. Less weight means less energy is required to get it moving, and that means less fuel needs to be consumed.
Now for the really surprising bit: the convertible Lexus IS 250 actually weighs more than the sedan version!
The Lexus IS 250 sedan has a curb weight of 3,461 pounds. The sedan with all-wheel drive has a curb weight of 3,649 pounds. But the convertible version is the heaviest of the lot, weighing in at 3,816 pounds!
Convertibles are typically heavier than their firm-roofed siblings due to the heavier material of their tops, plus the machinery required to lower and lift the top. It only adds around 167 pounds, but that can have an impact on fuel consumption that you’ll notice if you’re paying really close attention to those numbers.
Broadly speaking, the trims of the Lexus IS 250 are pretty close together. Unlike the gap between what people pay for
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