Dodge Avenger vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Dodge Avenger · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length192.6 in
- Height58.4 in
- Wheelbase108.9 in
- Curb weight3,400 lb – 3,607 lb
- Width72.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 11.8 in shorter (192.6 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.8 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 0.2 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 460 lb heavier (3,504 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Dodge Avenger is 460 lb heavier (3,504 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 11.8 in shorter (192.6 in vs 180.8 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Avenger has a 6.0 in longer wheelbase (108.9 in vs 103.0 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.8 in narrower (72.8 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Avenger is 0.2 in taller (58.4 in vs 58.2 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 11.8 in Check garage fit for Dodge Avenger · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Avenger | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.6 in | 180.8 in | 11.8 in |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.0 in | 2.8 in |
| Height | 58.4 in | 58.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.9 in | 103.0 in | 6.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,504 lb | 3,044 lb | 460 lb |
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