Acura TL vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length192.9 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Curb weight3,447 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width66.7 in – 68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 20.0 in shorter (192.9 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.8 in narrower (70.3 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 9.9 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 98.2 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 607 lb heavier (3,447 lb vs 2,840 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 607 lb heavier (3,447 lb vs 2,840 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 20.0 in shorter (192.9 in vs 172.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 9.9 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 98.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.8 in narrower (70.3 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 20.0 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 172.9 in | 20.0 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 67.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 56.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 98.2 in | 9.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,447 lb | 2,840 lb | 607 lb |
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