Hyundai Elantra vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Lexus IS 250

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length177.4 in
  • Height58.3 in
  • Wheelbase104.3 in
  • Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,895 lb
Front / width
  • Width69.9 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 180.3 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 744 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 3,553 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 744 lb heavier (2,809 lb vs 3,553 lb)
  2. Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.4 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 107.5 in)
  4. Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 180.3 in)
  5. Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.9 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
  • Narrower for tight parkingHyundai ElantraHyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.0 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintHyundai ElantraBased on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)

Dimension comparison

SpecHyundai ElantraLexus IS 250Difference
Length177.4 in180.3 in2.9 in
Width69.9 in70.9 in1.0 in
Height58.3 in56.4 in1.9 in
Wheelbase104.3 in107.5 in3.2 in
Curb weight2,809 lb3,553 lb744 lb

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