Hyundai Elantra vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Lexus IS 250
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.7 in shorter (177.4 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.5 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 816 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 816 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.7 in shorter (177.4 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.7 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 180.1 in | 2.7 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 107.5 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,737 lb | 3,553 lb | 816 lb |
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