Honda Insight vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length155.1 in
- Height53.3 in
- Wheelbase94.5 in
- Curb weight1,850 lb – 1,975 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width69.3 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 24.2 in shorter (155.1 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.2 in taller (53.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 1,322 lb heavier (1,913 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 1,322 lb heavier (1,913 lb vs 3,234 lb)
- Length: Honda Insight is 24.2 in shorter (155.1 in vs 179.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 4.2 in taller (53.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (94.5 in vs 101.5 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.0 in narrower (66.7 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 24.2 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 155.1 in | 179.3 in | 24.2 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 69.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Height | 53.3 in | 57.5 in | 4.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 94.5 in | 101.5 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 1,913 lb | 3,234 lb | 1,322 lb |
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