Acura TL vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length192.9 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase108.1 in
- Curb weight3,483 lb
- Width70.3 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 20.6 in shorter (192.9 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 488 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 488 lb heavier (3,483 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 20.6 in shorter (192.9 in vs 172.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 98.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (70.3 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in taller (55.7 in vs 56.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 20.6 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.9 in | 172.3 in | 20.6 in |
| Width | 70.3 in | 68.3 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.9 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.1 in | 98.9 in | 9.2 in |
| Curb weight | 3,483 lb | 2,995 lb | 488 lb |
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