Volkswagen Jetta vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Lexus IS 250
- Length179.4 in – 182.2 in
- Height57.2 in – 59.2 in
- Wheelbase101.5 in – 104.4 in
- Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,283 lb
- Width70.0 in – 70.1 in
- Lexus IS 250 width70.9 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 0.5 in shorter (180.8 in vs 180.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 107.5 in)
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 510 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,553 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 510 lb heavier (3,044 lb vs 3,553 lb)
- Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (103.0 in vs 107.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (58.2 in vs 56.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.0 in vs 70.9 in)
- Length: Lexus IS 250 is 0.5 in shorter (180.8 in vs 180.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageLexus IS 250 — Lexus IS 250 is shorter by 0.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.9 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Volkswagen Jetta | Lexus IS 250 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 180.8 in | 180.3 in | 0.5 in |
| Width | 70.0 in | 70.9 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 56.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.0 in | 107.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,044 lb | 3,553 lb | 510 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 179.4 in – 182.2 in).
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