Dodge Avenger vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.9 in
- Height58.9 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Curb weight3,355 lb – 3,568 lb
- Width71.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 11.6 in shorter (190.9 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 0.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 205 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,257 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 7.4 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 11.6 in shorter (190.9 in vs 179.3 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 205 lb heavier (3,462 lb vs 3,257 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (71.8 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 0.6 in taller (58.9 in vs 58.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 11.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Avenger | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 179.3 in | 11.6 in |
| Width | 71.8 in | 70.1 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 58.9 in | 58.3 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 101.5 in | 7.4 in |
| Curb weight | 3,462 lb | 3,257 lb | 205 lb |
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