Dodge Dart vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2015 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dart · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length183.9 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance4.4 in
- Curb weight3,186 lb – 3,242 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Dodge Dart is 2.6 in shorter (183.9 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in narrower (72.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 1.1 in more ground clearance (4.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 227 lb heavier (3,214 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 1.1 in more ground clearance (4.4 in vs 5.5 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 227 lb heavier (3,214 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in narrower (72.0 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Dodge Dart is 2.6 in shorter (183.9 in vs 186.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 0.7 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageDodge Dart — Dodge Dart is shorter by 2.6 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dart · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.2 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 1.1 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dart | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 186.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 57.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 105.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in | 5.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Curb weight | 3,214 lb | 2,988 lb | 227 lb |
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