Dodge Dart vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Dodge Dart · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length183.9 in
- Height57.7 in
- Wheelbase106.4 in
- Ground clearance4.4 in
- Curb weight3,081 lb – 3,215 lb
- Width72.0 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.2 in shorter (183.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Dodge Dart is 0.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.4 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 90 lb heavier (3,148 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more ground clearance (4.4 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Dodge Dart is 90 lb heavier (3,148 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in narrower (72.0 in vs 70.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Dodge Dart has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (106.4 in vs 104.4 in)
- Height: Dodge Dart is 0.8 in taller (57.7 in vs 56.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.2 in Check garage fit for Dodge Dart · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.0 in
- More ground clearanceVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta has 0.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Dodge Dart | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.9 in | 182.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Width | 72.0 in | 70.0 in | 2.0 in |
| Height | 57.7 in | 56.9 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 104.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.4 in | 5.1 in | 0.7 in |
| Curb weight | 3,148 lb | 3,058 lb | 90 lb |
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