Lexus IS 250 vs Nissan Sentra Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Nissan Sentra
- Length183.7 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,461 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width71.3 in
- Nissan Sentra width69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in shorter (183.7 in vs 182.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in narrower (71.3 in vs 69.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.6 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 708 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 2,847 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 708 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 2,847 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.6 in taller (56.3 in vs 58.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 106.3 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in narrower (71.3 in vs 69.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in shorter (183.7 in vs 182.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Nissan Sentra
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Nissan Sentra | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 182.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 69.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 58.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 106.3 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,555 lb | 2,847 lb | 708 lb |
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