Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length181.9 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Ground clearance5.3 in
  • Curb weight3,093 lb – 3,137 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 4.6 in shorter (181.9 in vs 186.5 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 0.2 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura ILX is 128 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 2,988 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura ILX is 128 lb heavier (3,115 lb vs 2,988 lb)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.1 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.7 in)
  3. Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.5 in)
  4. Length: Acura ILX is 4.6 in shorter (181.9 in vs 186.5 in)
  5. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.7 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 4.6 in Check garage fit for Acura ILX · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingAcura ILX — Acura ILX is narrower by 0.2 in
  • More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.2 in more clearance
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length181.9 in186.5 in4.6 in
Width70.6 in70.8 in0.2 in
Height55.6 in57.7 in2.1 in
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance5.3 in5.5 in0.2 in
Curb weight3,115 lb2,988 lb128 lb

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