Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 1999 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length188.5 in
- Height55.4 in
- Wheelbase105.2 in
- Curb weight2,998 lb – 3,252 lb
- Width70.1 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width66.7 in – 68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 15.6 in shorter (188.5 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in taller (55.4 in vs 56.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 98.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 285 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 2,840 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 285 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 2,840 lb)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 15.6 in shorter (188.5 in vs 172.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 7.0 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 98.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.6 in narrower (70.1 in vs 67.5 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in taller (55.4 in vs 56.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 15.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 172.9 in | 15.6 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 67.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 56.5 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.2 in | 98.2 in | 7.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,125 lb | 2,840 lb | 285 lb |
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