Acura TSX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length183.5 in
- Height57.3 in
- Wheelbase105.1 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,257 lb
- Width69.4 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.2 in shorter (183.5 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Acura TSX is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: essentially the same
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 3.6 in longer wheelbase (105.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.2 in shorter (183.5 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Acura TSX is 0.7 in narrower (69.4 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in taller (57.3 in vs 57.4 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingAcura TSX — Acura TSX is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TSX | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.5 in | 179.3 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 69.4 in | 70.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 57.4 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in | 101.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,257 lb | 3,258 lb | 1 lb |
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