Buick Regal vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2014 catalog dimensions. Buick Regal · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.2 in
- Height58.0 in – 58.4 in
- Wheelbase107.8 in
- Ground clearance5.5 in
- Curb weight3,642 lb – 3,722 lb
- Width73.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 182.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 700 lb heavier (3,682 lb vs 2,983 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Buick Regal is 700 lb heavier (3,682 lb vs 2,983 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.1 in narrower (73.1 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.0 in shorter (190.2 in vs 182.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Buick Regal has a 3.4 in longer wheelbase (107.8 in vs 104.4 in)
- Height: Buick Regal is 1.0 in taller (58.2 in vs 57.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 8.0 in Check garage fit for Buick Regal · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 3.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Buick Regal | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 182.2 in | 8.0 in |
| Width | 73.1 in | 70.0 in | 3.1 in |
| Height | 58.2 in | 57.2 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.8 in | 104.4 in | 3.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 3,682 lb | 2,983 lb | 700 lb |
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