Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 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 width70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 520 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,257 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 520 lb heavier (2,737 lb vs 3,257 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 2.8 in longer wheelbase (104.3 in vs 101.5 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 1.9 in shorter (177.4 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.2 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.1 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 parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.4 in | 179.3 in | 1.9 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 58.3 in | 58.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 101.5 in | 2.8 in |
| Curb weight | 2,737 lb | 3,257 lb | 520 lb |
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