Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 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 width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 16.2 in shorter (188.5 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in taller (55.4 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 130 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 16.2 in shorter (188.5 in vs 172.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 6.3 in longer wheelbase (105.2 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 130 lb heavier (3,125 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.5 in taller (55.4 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.8 in narrower (70.1 in vs 68.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 16.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.8 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 188.5 in | 172.3 in | 16.2 in |
| Width | 70.1 in | 68.3 in | 1.8 in |
| Height | 55.4 in | 56.9 in | 1.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.2 in | 98.9 in | 6.3 in |
| Curb weight | 3,125 lb | 2,995 lb | 130 lb |
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