Hyundai Elantra vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 catalog dimensions. Hyundai Elantra · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length179.9 in
- Height56.5 in
- Wheelbase106.3 in
- Ground clearance5.3 in
- Curb weight2,767 lb – 2,811 lb
- Width70.9 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.8 in shorter (179.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.4 in taller (56.5 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 269 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 269 lb heavier (2,789 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Ground clearance: Hyundai Elantra has 0.2 in more ground clearance (5.3 in vs 5.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (106.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Length: Hyundai Elantra is 2.8 in shorter (179.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 0.9 in narrower (70.9 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra is shorter by 2.8 in Check garage fit for Hyundai Elantra · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 0.9 in
- More ground clearanceHyundai Elantra — Hyundai Elantra has 0.2 in more clearance
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 179.9 in | 182.8 in | 2.8 in |
| Width | 70.9 in | 70.0 in | 0.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 56.9 in | 0.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 104.4 in | 1.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Curb weight | 2,789 lb | 3,058 lb | 269 lb |
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