Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2005 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length189.2 in
- Height58.7 in
- Wheelbase107.1 in
- Curb weight3,108 lb – 3,450 lb
- Width70.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in – 69.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 13.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 1.1 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 100.2 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 217 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 3,063 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 13.4 in shorter (189.2 in vs 175.8 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 217 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 3,063 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 6.9 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 100.2 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.9 in narrower (70.7 in vs 68.8 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 1.1 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.6 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 13.4 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.9 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 175.8 in | 13.4 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 68.8 in | 1.9 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.6 in | 1.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 100.2 in | 6.9 in |
| Curb weight | 3,279 lb | 3,063 lb | 217 lb |
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