Lexus IS 250 vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 vs 2022 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 width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 2.8 in shorter (183.7 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (71.3 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 568 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 568 lb heavier (3,555 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (110.2 in vs 105.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (56.3 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 2.8 in shorter (183.7 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (71.3 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Lexus IS 250 · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Lexus IS 250 | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.7 in | 186.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 71.3 in | 70.8 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 56.3 in | 57.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 105.7 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,555 lb | 2,988 lb | 568 lb |
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