Spec Sizes

Volkswagen Jetta vs Lexus IS 250 Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Volkswagen Jetta · Lexus IS 250

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

Side view
  • Length182.2 in
  • Height57.2 in
  • Wheelbase104.4 in
  • Curb weight2,804 lb – 3,161 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.0 in
  • Lexus IS 250 width71.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in shorter (182.2 in vs 183.7 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.3 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.3 in)
  • Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 110.2 in)
  • Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 573 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,555 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Lexus IS 250 is 573 lb heavier (2,983 lb vs 3,555 lb)
  2. Wheelbase: Lexus IS 250 has a 5.8 in longer wheelbase (104.4 in vs 110.2 in)
  3. Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in narrower (70.0 in vs 71.3 in)
  4. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.2 in vs 56.3 in)
  5. Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in shorter (182.2 in vs 183.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta · garage fit for Lexus IS 250
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)

Dimension comparison

SpecVolkswagen JettaLexus IS 250Difference
Length182.2 in183.7 in1.5 in
Width70.0 in71.3 in1.3 in
Height57.2 in56.3 in0.9 in
Wheelbase104.4 in110.2 in5.8 in
Curb weight2,983 lb3,555 lb573 lb

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