Size comparison · drawn to scale
Holden Monaro HJ vs Lexus GS: size comparison
- Length GS 11 mm0.4 in longer
- Width Monaro HJ 35 mm1 in wider
- Height GS 88 mm3 in taller
Car 1 blue, solid outline
Car 2 coral, dashed outline
Change cars
Zoom in to read the measurements - or see the table below.
Scale about 1:22 on a desktop screen · grid 500 mm1 ft · in Overlay both cars start at the front bumper Side view: dashed lines mark the axles · wheelbase estimated where unknown Front view: width without mirrors Top view: footprint on the road
Dimensions and difference
The Monaro HJ is 11 mm0.4 in shorter, 35 mm1 in wider and 88 mm3 in lower than the GS.
| Dimension | Monaro HJ | GS | Difference, car 1 vs car 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,839 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,839 mm | 4,850 mm15 ft 11 in15 ft 11 in4,850 mm | −11 mm−0.4 in −0.2% |
| Width | 1,875 mm6 ft 2 in6 ft 2 in1,875 mm | 1,840 mm6 ft 0 in6 ft 0 in1,840 mm | +35 mm+1 in +1.9% |
| Height | 1,367 mm4 ft 6 in4 ft 6 in1,367 mm | 1,455 mm4 ft 9 in4 ft 9 in1,455 mm | −88 mm−3 in −6.0% |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm9 ft 3 in9 ft 3 in2,819 mm | Not in our catalog yet | - |
| Footprint | 9.07 m²97.7 sq ft97.7 sq ft9.07 m² | 8.92 m²96.1 sq ft96.1 sq ft8.92 m² | +0.15 m²+1.6 sq ft +1.7% |
| Boot | Not in our catalog yet | 530 L18.7 cu ft18.7 cu ft530 L | - |
Width without mirrors. Figures come from the catalog version pages; the drawing uses the same numbers. Body outlines are generic for the body type - proportions are exact, styling is not.
Garage and parking
A typical single garage is about 5.5 × 3.0 m18 ft 1 in × 9 ft 10 in inside; a parking bay about 5.0 × 2.5 m16 ft 5 in × 8 ft 2 in. Room to open a door: about 600 mm2 ft each side.
Monaro HJ
- Single garage
- Tight 661 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 563 mm1 ft 10 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 161 mm6 in to spare in length, 313 mm1 ft 0 in each side
GS
- Single garage
- Tight 650 mm2 ft 2 in to spare in length, 580 mm1 ft 11 in each side
- Parking bay
- Tight 150 mm6 in to spare in length, 330 mm1 ft 1 in each side
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, the Holden Monaro HJ or the Lexus GS?
The Holden Monaro HJ is the bigger car by footprint (length × width). The Monaro HJ is 11 mm shorter, 35 mm wider and 88 mm lower than the GS.
Will the Holden Monaro HJ and the Lexus GS fit in a standard garage?
In a typical single garage of 5.5 × 3.0 m inside: The Holden Monaro HJ fits, but it is tight to get out (661 mm to spare in length, 563 mm each side). The Lexus GS fits, but it is tight to get out (650 mm to spare in length, 580 mm each side). Widths are without mirrors; check your own garage with our garage checker.
Drawn to one scale
Both cars use the same millimetre grid, so a longer bonnet or a taller roof shows exactly as it is.
Wheels at the real wheelbase
Dashed lines mark the axles. In Overlay both cars start at the front bumper; car 2 has a dashed outline.
Will it fit my garage?
Switch to Top view, or to feet and inches if your garage plan is in feet. Allow about 600 mm (2 ft) for opening the doors.

