Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2007 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length177.4 in
- Height58.3 in
- Wheelbase104.3 in
- Curb weight2,723 lb – 2,751 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width69.3 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 523 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,260 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 523 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,260 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Hyundai Elantra is 0.8 in taller (58.3 in vs 57.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 69.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 1.9 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.2 in
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 179.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 57.5 in | 0.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,737 lb | 3,260 lb | 523 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range.
Compare by year
Overlapping model years with dimension data.
Already own one of these cars?
Jump to maintenance sizes on the vehicle page — tires, wipers, battery, and oil when present in the catalog.