Dodge Avenger vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2008 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.9 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,738 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.4 in shorter (190.9 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 1.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 559 lb heavier (3,547 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 559 lb heavier (3,547 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 3.2 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.4 in shorter (190.9 in vs 186.5 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 1.2 in taller (58.9 in vs 57.7 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 4.4 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Avenger | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 186.5 in | 4.4 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 57.7 in | 1.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 105.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,547 lb | 2,988 lb | 559 lb |
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