Hyundai Elantra vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Lexus IS 250
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,837 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.1 in shorter (178.0 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 3.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 107.5 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 743 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 743 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 107.5 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 3.1 in narrower (67.8 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.1 in shorter (178.0 in vs 180.1 in)
- Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.1 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 180.1 in | 2.1 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 70.9 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 107.5 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,811 lb | 3,553 lb | 743 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).
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