Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length174.8 in – 176.7 in
- Height53.5 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in – 106.3 in
- Curb weight2,593 lb – 2,904 lb
- Width68.9 in – 69.0 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width69.3 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.5 in taller (55.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 486 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 486 lb heavier (2,749 lb vs 3,234 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.5 in taller (55.0 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 3.8 in longer wheelbase (105.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 3.6 in shorter (175.8 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Honda Civic is 0.7 in narrower (69.0 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 3.6 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Civic — Honda Civic is narrower by 0.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 175.8 in | 179.3 in | 3.6 in |
| Width | 69.0 in | 69.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Height | 55.0 in | 57.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.3 in | 101.5 in | 3.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,749 lb | 3,234 lb | 486 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 174.8 in – 176.7 in).
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