Lexus IS 250 vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.1 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,455 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in shorter (180.1 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 296 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,258 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 296 lb heavier (3,553 lb vs 3,258 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in shorter (180.1 in vs 179.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.1 in | 179.3 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 101.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,553 lb | 3,258 lb | 296 lb |
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