Hyundai Elantra vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Lexus IS 250
- Length178.7 in – 179.1 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,773 lb – 2,890 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Lexus IS 250 width71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 4.8 in shorter (178.9 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 724 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 3,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 724 lb heavier (2,832 lb vs 3,555 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 4.8 in shorter (178.9 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.4 in narrower (69.9 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in taller (56.4 in vs 56.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 4.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.9 in | 183.7 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 71.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 56.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,832 lb | 3,555 lb | 724 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 178.7 in – 179.1 in).
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