Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2011 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length178.3 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,661 lb – 2,877 lb
- Width69.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 275 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,044 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 275 lb heavier (2,769 lb vs 3,044 lb)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 3.3 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 103.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in taller (56.5 in vs 58.2 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.5 in shorter (178.3 in vs 180.8 in)
- Width: Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 in narrower (69.9 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.5 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is narrower by 0.1 in
- Smaller exterior footprintHyundai Elantra — Based on length × width (Hyundai Elantra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 178.3 in | 180.8 in | 2.5 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 58.2 in | 1.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 103.0 in | 3.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 2,769 lb | 3,044 lb | 275 lb |
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