Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2016 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length190.9 in
- Height57.9 in
- Wheelbase109.3 in
- Ground clearance6.1 in
- Curb weight3,240 lb – 3,460 lb
- Width71.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.2 in shorter (190.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: Toyota Camry is 1.0 in taller (57.9 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 292 lb heavier (3,350 lb vs 3,058 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 1.0 in more ground clearance (6.1 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 292 lb heavier (3,350 lb vs 3,058 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 4.9 in longer wheelbase (109.3 in vs 104.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 8.2 in shorter (190.9 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in narrower (71.7 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 8.2 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Camry — Toyota Camry has 1.0 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 190.9 in | 182.8 in | 8.2 in |
| Width | 71.7 in | 70.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 57.9 in | 56.9 in | 1.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.3 in | 104.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 5.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Curb weight | 3,350 lb | 3,058 lb | 292 lb |
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