Acura TSX vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Acura TSX · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length185.6 in – 189.2 in
- Height56.7 in – 57.9 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Curb weight3,400 lb – 3,680 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.6 in shorter (187.4 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 497 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Acura TSX is 497 lb heavier (3,540 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 6.6 in shorter (187.4 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Acura TSX has a 3.5 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in taller (57.3 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 6.6 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 | 187.4 in | 180.8 in | 6.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 57.3 in | 58.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 3,540 lb | 3,044 lb | 497 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 185.6 in – 189.2 in).
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