Acura TL vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Acura TL · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length194.0 in
- Height57.2 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in – 6.1 in
- Curb weight3,726 lb – 3,968 lb
- Width74.0 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 11.8 in shorter (194.0 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.0 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 865 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 2,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TL is 865 lb heavier (3,847 lb vs 2,983 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 11.8 in shorter (194.0 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.0 in narrower (74.0 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TL has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 104.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Acura TL · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 4.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TL | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 194.0 in | 182.2 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 74.0 in | 70.0 in | 4.0 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 57.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 104.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,847 lb | 2,983 lb | 865 lb |
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