Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2020 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length177.9 in
- Height56.3 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance6.0 in
- Curb weight2,870 lb – 2,976 lb
- Width70.8 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.2 in shorter (177.9 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 6 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 2,929 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Honda Civic has 0.4 in more ground clearance (6.0 in vs 5.6 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 7.2 in shorter (177.9 in vs 185.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in taller (56.4 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 6 lb heavier (2,923 lb vs 2,929 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 7.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- More ground clearanceHonda Civic — Honda Civic has 0.4 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.9 in | 185.1 in | 7.2 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.4 in | 57.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.0 in | 5.6 in | 0.4 in |
| Curb weight | 2,923 lb | 2,929 lb | 6 lb |
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