Spec Sizes

Acura TL vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison

Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Jetta

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

Side view
  • Length192.5 in
  • Height53.7 in
  • Wheelbase108.1 in
  • Curb weight3,492 lb – 3,558 lb
Front / width
  • Width70.6 in
  • Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in

Which is bigger?

  • Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 19.6 in shorter (192.5 in vs 172.9 in)
  • Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 68.3 in)
  • Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.0 in taller (53.7 in vs 57.7 in)
  • Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 98.9 in)
  • Curb weight: Acura TL is 439 lb heavier (3,525 lb vs 3,087 lb)

Biggest size differences

  1. Curb weight: Acura TL is 439 lb heavier (3,525 lb vs 3,087 lb)
  2. Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 19.6 in shorter (192.5 in vs 172.9 in)
  3. Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 9.2 in longer wheelbase (108.1 in vs 98.9 in)
  4. Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.0 in taller (53.7 in vs 57.7 in)
  5. Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in narrower (70.6 in vs 68.3 in)

Practical verdicts

  • Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 19.6 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
  • Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.3 in
  • Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)

Dimension comparison

SpecAcura TLVolkswagen JettaDifference
Length192.5 in172.9 in19.6 in
Width70.6 in68.3 in2.3 in
Height53.7 in57.7 in4.0 in
Wheelbase108.1 in98.9 in9.2 in
Curb weight3,525 lb3,087 lb439 lb

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