Lexus IS 250 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Nissan Sentra
- Length180.3 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Nissan Sentra width70.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in shorter (180.3 in vs 179.9 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 535 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,019 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 535 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,019 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in taller (56.4 in vs 59.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 105.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.5 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in shorter (180.3 in vs 179.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 179.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 59.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 105.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 7.3 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,553 lb | 3,019 lb | 535 lb |
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