Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 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 width69.3 in – 70.1 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.9 in shorter (189.2 in vs 179.3 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.7 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 1.3 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 45 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.9 in shorter (189.2 in vs 179.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 5.6 in longer wheelbase (107.1 in vs 101.5 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 1.3 in taller (58.7 in vs 57.5 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.0 in narrower (70.7 in vs 69.7 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 45 lb heavier (3,279 lb vs 3,234 lb)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 9.9 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.0 in
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 189.2 in | 179.3 in | 9.9 in |
| Width | 70.7 in | 69.7 in | 1.0 in |
| Height | 58.7 in | 57.5 in | 1.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 107.1 in | 101.5 in | 5.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,279 lb | 3,234 lb | 45 lb |
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