Volkswagen Jetta vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Lexus IS 250
- Length179.3 in
- Height57.4 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in
- Curb weight3,228 lb – 3,285 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 107.5 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 297 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 297 lb heavier (3,257 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (101.5 in vs 107.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.9 in taller (58.3 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in shorter (179.3 in vs 180.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.8 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.3 in | 180.1 in | 0.8 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 70.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 56.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 107.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,257 lb | 3,553 lb | 297 lb |
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