Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,635 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 428 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 3,063 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 428 lb heavier (2,635 lb vs 3,063 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.5 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 100.2 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.0 in narrower (67.8 in vs 68.8 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.2 in shorter (178.0 in vs 175.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 2.2 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.0 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 175.8 in | 2.2 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 68.8 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 100.2 in | 2.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,635 lb | 3,063 lb | 428 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 177.9 in – 178.1 in).
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