Lexus IS 250 vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Lexus IS 250 · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length183.7 in
- Height56.3 in
- Wheelbase110.2 in
- Curb weight3,461 lb – 3,649 lb
- Width71.3 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in shorter (183.7 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in narrower (71.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 573 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 2,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 573 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 2,983 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in narrower (71.3 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in shorter (183.7 in vs 182.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 182.2 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.0 in | 1.3 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 104.4 in | 5.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,555 lb | 2,983 lb | 573 lb |
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