Honda Insight vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2012 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length172.3 in
- Height56.2 in
- Wheelbase100.4 in
- Curb weight2,747 lb – 2,762 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 8.5 in shorter (172.3 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.3 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 289 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 289 lb heavier (2,755 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Width: Honda Insight is 3.3 in narrower (66.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 8.5 in shorter (172.3 in vs 180.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.0 in taller (56.2 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (100.4 in vs 103.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 8.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Insight — Honda Insight is narrower by 3.3 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHonda Insight — Based on length × width (Honda Insight)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 172.3 in | 180.8 in | 8.5 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 70.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Height | 56.2 in | 58.2 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in | 103.0 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,755 lb | 3,044 lb | 289 lb |
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