Cadillac ATS vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Cadillac ATS · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length182.8 in – 183.6 in
- Height54.8 in – 56.4 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Curb weight3,373 lb – 3,693 lb
- Width71.1 in – 72.5 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in shorter (183.2 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac ATS has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 475 lb heavier (3,533 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Cadillac ATS is 475 lb heavier (3,533 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Wheelbase: Cadillac ATS has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in taller (55.6 in vs 56.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in shorter (183.2 in vs 182.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 0.4 in Check garage fit for Cadillac ATS · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Cadillac ATS | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.2 in | 182.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 56.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 104.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.1 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,533 lb | 3,058 lb | 475 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 182.8 in – 183.6 in).
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