Lexus IS 250 vs Hyundai Elantra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2010 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Hyundai Elantra
- Length180.3 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Hyundai Elantra width69.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.9 in shorter (180.3 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.9 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 744 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 2,809 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 744 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 2,809 lb)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 104.3 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.9 in shorter (180.3 in vs 177.4 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (70.9 in vs 69.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.9 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Hyundai Elantra
- 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 | Lexus IS 250 | Hyundai Elantra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 177.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 69.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 104.3 in | 3.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,553 lb | 2,809 lb | 744 lb |
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