Honda Insight vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2019 catalog dimensions. Honda Insight · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length183.6 in
- Height55.6 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Curb weight2,987 lb – 3,078 lb
- Width71.6 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Insight is 1.5 in shorter (183.6 in vs 185.1 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.4 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 104 lb heavier (3,033 lb vs 2,929 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Honda Insight is 104 lb heavier (3,033 lb vs 2,929 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in taller (55.6 in vs 57.4 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.8 in narrower (71.6 in vs 70.8 in)
- Length: Honda Insight is 1.5 in shorter (183.6 in vs 185.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Insight has a 0.6 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 105.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Insight — Honda Insight is shorter by 1.5 in Check garage fit for Honda Insight · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.8 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Honda Insight | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 183.6 in | 185.1 in | 1.5 in |
| Width | 71.6 in | 70.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Height | 55.6 in | 57.4 in | 1.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 105.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Ground clearance | — | 5.6 in | — |
| Curb weight | 3,033 lb | 2,929 lb | 104 lb |
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