Buick Regal vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length196.2 in
- Height56.6 in
- Wheelbase109.0 in
- Curb weight3,439 lb – 3,543 lb
- Width72.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width66.7 in – 68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 23.3 in shorter (196.2 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.2 in narrower (72.7 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (109.0 in vs 98.2 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 651 lb heavier (3,491 lb vs 2,840 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 651 lb heavier (3,491 lb vs 2,840 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 23.3 in shorter (196.2 in vs 172.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 10.8 in longer wheelbase (109.0 in vs 98.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 5.2 in narrower (72.7 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 0.1 in taller (56.6 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 23.3 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 5.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 196.2 in | 172.9 in | 23.3 in |
| Width | 72.7 in | 67.5 in | 5.2 in |
| Height | 56.6 in | 56.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.0 in | 98.2 in | 10.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,491 lb | 2,840 lb | 651 lb |
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