Acura TL vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length195.5 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 5.9 in
- Curb weight3,699 lb – 3,948 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 16.2 in shorter (195.5 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.9 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 567 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,257 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 567 lb heavier (3,824 lb vs 3,257 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 16.2 in shorter (195.5 in vs 179.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 7.8 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.9 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in taller (57.2 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 3.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 195.5 in | 179.3 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 58.3 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 101.5 in | 7.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.8 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,824 lb | 3,257 lb | 567 lb |
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