Honda Civic vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2022 catalog dimensions. Honda Civic · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length184.0 in
- Height55.7 in
- Wheelbase107.7 in
- Curb weight2,877 lb – 3,077 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.5 in shorter (184.0 in vs 186.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 11 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 2,988 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (55.7 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 2.0 in longer wheelbase (107.7 in vs 105.7 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 2.5 in shorter (184.0 in vs 186.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 11 lb heavier (2,977 lb vs 2,988 lb)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.1 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Civic · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Civic — Based on length × width (Honda Civic)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Civic | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 184.0 in | 186.5 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 57.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.7 in | 105.7 in | 2.0 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.5 in | — |
| Curb weight | 2,977 lb | 2,988 lb | 11 lb |
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