Acura ILX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length179.1 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in – 6.2 in
- Curb weight2,955 lb – 2,978 lb
- Width70.6 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Acura ILX is 3.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura ILX has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 33 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 2,999 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Acura ILX has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.2 in)
- Length: Acura ILX is 3.1 in shorter (179.1 in vs 182.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 33 lb heavier (2,967 lb vs 2,999 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.6 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 3.1 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.6 in
- More ground clearanceAcura ILX — Acura ILX has 1.0 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura ILX | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.1 in | 182.2 in | 3.1 in |
| Width | 70.6 in | 70.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 104.4 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,967 lb | 2,999 lb | 33 lb |
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