Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2021 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length177.9 in – 182.7 in
- Height55.7 in – 56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,771 lb – 2,963 lb
- Width70.8 in – 70.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (180.3 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in taller (56.1 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 63 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 2,930 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Honda Civic is 4.8 in shorter (180.3 in vs 185.1 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.3 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.4 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 63 lb heavier (2,867 lb vs 2,930 lb)
- 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 4.8 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 | 180.3 in | 185.1 in | 4.8 in |
| Width | 70.8 in | 70.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,867 lb | 2,930 lb | 63 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 182.7 in).
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