Dodge Avenger vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.2 in
- Height53.0 in
- Wheelbase103.7 in
- Curb weight2,879 lb
- Width69.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width66.7 in – 68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 17.3 in shorter (190.2 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.5 in taller (53.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 98.2 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 39 lb heavier (2,879 lb vs 2,840 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 17.3 in shorter (190.2 in vs 172.9 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.5 in taller (53.0 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (103.7 in vs 98.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.6 in narrower (69.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 39 lb heavier (2,879 lb vs 2,840 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 17.3 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Avenger | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.2 in | 172.9 in | 17.3 in |
| Width | 69.1 in | 67.5 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 53.0 in | 56.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.7 in | 98.2 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,879 lb | 2,840 lb | 39 lb |
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