Nissan Sentra vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Lexus IS 250
- Length179.8 in
- Height59.1 in – 59.5 in
- Wheelbase105.7 in
- Ground clearance7.3 in – 7.4 in
- Curb weight2,897 lb – 3,115 lb
- Width70.5 in
- Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.3 in shorter (179.8 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.5 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 547 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 547 lb heavier (3,006 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.9 in taller (59.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 1.8 in longer wheelbase (105.7 in vs 107.5 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 0.4 in narrower (70.5 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 0.3 in shorter (179.8 in vs 180.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 0.3 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 0.4 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.8 in | 180.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Width | 70.5 in | 70.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 59.3 in | 56.4 in | 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 107.5 in | 1.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 7.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,006 lb | 3,553 lb | 547 lb |
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