Acura TSX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length186.2 in
- Height56.7 in
- Wheelbase106.6 in
- Ground clearance5.9 in
- Curb weight3,400 lb
- Width72.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.9 in shorter (186.2 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 144 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 3,257 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 5.1 in longer wheelbase (106.6 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 144 lb heavier (3,400 lb vs 3,257 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.9 in shorter (186.2 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (72.5 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in taller (56.7 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Acura TSX · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.4 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Acura TSX | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 186.2 in | 179.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 72.5 in | 70.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.7 in | 58.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.6 in | 101.5 in | 5.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,400 lb | 3,257 lb | 144 lb |
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