Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length182.3 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.1 in – 6.0 in
- Curb weight2,742 lb – 2,910 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.2 in shorter (182.3 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: essentially the same
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 162 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 162 lb heavier (2,826 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.2 in shorter (182.3 in vs 186.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 4.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 182.3 in | 186.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Curb weight | 2,826 lb | 2,988 lb | 162 lb |
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