Acura ILX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2013 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.2 in
- Curb weight2,910 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 1.7 in shorter (179.1 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 100 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 58.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 100 lb heavier (2,944 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 103.0 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 1.7 in shorter (179.1 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.5 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.5 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 180.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 58.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 103.0 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,944 lb | 3,044 lb | 100 lb |
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