Buick Regal vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Curb weight3,600 lb – 3,710 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 612 lb heavier (3,655 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 612 lb heavier (3,655 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.4 in shorter (190.2 in vs 180.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 4.8 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 103.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.0 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 9.4 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 180.8 in | 9.4 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.0 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 58.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 103.0 in | 4.8 in |
| Curb weight | 3,655 lb | 3,044 lb | 612 lb |
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