Nissan Sentra vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Lexus IS 250
- Length182.1 in – 182.5 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,832 lb – 2,862 lb
- Width69.3 in
- Lexus IS 250 width71.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 183.7 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.3 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 708 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 3,555 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 708 lb heavier (2,847 lb vs 3,555 lb)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 2.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 56.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 3.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 110.2 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 2.0 in narrower (69.3 in vs 71.3 in)
- Length: Nissan Sentra is 1.4 in shorter (182.3 in vs 183.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is shorter by 1.4 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 183.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Width | 69.3 in | 71.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 56.3 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 110.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,847 lb | 3,555 lb | 708 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.1 in – 182.5 in).
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