Spec Sizes

Nissan Sentra vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Lexus IS 250

Same scale for both vehicles. Generic silhouette — proportional to measured length, height, width, wheelbase, and clearance.

Side view
  • Length177.5 in
  • Height55.5 in
  • Wheelbase99.8 in
  • Curb weight2,513 lb – 2,761 lb
Front / width
  • Width67.3 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.6 in shorter (177.5 in vs 180.1 in)
  • Width: Nissan Sentra is 3.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 70.9 in)
  • Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 107.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 916 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,553 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 916 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 3,553 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 7.7 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 107.5 in)
  3. Width: Nissan Sentra is 3.6 in narrower (67.3 in vs 70.9 in)
  4. Height: Lexus IS 250 is 0.9 in taller (55.5 in vs 56.4 in)
  5. Length: Nissan Sentra is 2.6 in shorter (177.5 in vs 180.1 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
  • Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 3.6 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)

Dimension comparison

SpecNissan SentraLexus IS 250Difference
Length177.5 in180.1 in2.6 in
Width67.3 in70.9 in3.6 in
Height55.5 in56.4 in0.9 in
Wheelbase99.8 in107.5 in7.7 in
Curb weight2,637 lb3,553 lb916 lb

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