Spec Sizes

Acura ILX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Acura ILX · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length182.2 in
  • Height55.6 in
  • Wheelbase105.1 in
  • Curb weight3,095 lb – 3,148 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Acura ILX is 2.9 in shorter (182.2 in vs 185.1 in)
  • Width: Acura ILX is 0.2 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.8 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.4 in)
  • Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.7 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura ILX is 193 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 2,929 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura ILX is 193 lb heavier (3,122 lb vs 2,929 lb)
  2. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.4 in)
  3. Length: Acura ILX is 2.9 in shorter (182.2 in vs 185.1 in)
  4. Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 105.7 in)
  5. Width: Acura ILX is 0.2 in narrower (70.6 in vs 70.8 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageAcura ILX — Acura ILX is shorter by 2.9 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
  • Smaller exterior footprintAcura ILX — Based on length × width (Acura ILX)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura ILXVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length182.2 in185.1 in2.9 in
Width70.6 in70.8 in0.2 in
Height55.6 in57.4 in1.8 in
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in0.6 in
Ground clearance—5.6 in—
Curb weight3,122 lb2,929 lb193 lb

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