Lexus IS 250 vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length180.3 in
- Height56.1 in – 56.7 in
- Wheelbase107.5 in
- Curb weight3,435 lb – 3,651 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 0.5 in shorter (180.3 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 500 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 500 lb heavier (3,543 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (107.5 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (56.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 0.5 in shorter (180.3 in vs 180.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.3 in | 180.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 58.2 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 103.0 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,543 lb | 3,044 lb | 500 lb |
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