Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length177.9 in – 178.1 in
- Height56.1 in
- Wheelbase102.7 in
- Curb weight2,784 lb – 2,837 lb
- Width67.7 in – 67.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width69.3 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (178.0 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 424 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 424 lb heavier (2,811 lb vs 3,234 lb)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in narrower (67.8 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.4 in taller (56.1 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.2 in longer wheelbase (102.7 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 in shorter (178.0 in vs 179.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 1.3 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.0 in | 179.3 in | 1.3 in |
| Width | 67.8 in | 69.7 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 56.1 in | 57.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 102.7 in | 101.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,811 lb | 3,234 lb | 424 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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