Buick Regal vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,981 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.7 in shorter (190.2 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 803 lb heavier (3,791 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 803 lb heavier (3,791 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.3 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 2.1 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.7 in shorter (190.2 in vs 186.5 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.5 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 3.7 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 186.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.8 in | 2.3 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.7 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 105.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,791 lb | 2,988 lb | 803 lb |
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