Toyota Camry vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Toyota Camry · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length192.1 in – 192.7 in
- Height56.9 in
- Wheelbase111.2 in
- Ground clearance5.7 in
- Curb weight3,296 lb – 3,571 lb
- Width72.4 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width70.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.6 in shorter (192.4 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.0 in)
- Height: essentially the same
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 365 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,069 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Camry has 0.6 in more ground clearance (5.7 in vs 5.1 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Camry is 365 lb heavier (3,434 lb vs 3,069 lb)
- Wheelbase: Toyota Camry has a 6.8 in longer wheelbase (111.2 in vs 104.4 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 9.6 in shorter (192.4 in vs 182.8 in)
- Width: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in narrower (72.4 in vs 70.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 9.6 in Check garage fit for Toyota Camry · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is narrower by 2.4 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Camry — Toyota Camry has 0.6 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintVolkswagen Jetta — Based on length × width (Volkswagen Jetta)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Camry | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 192.4 in | 182.8 in | 9.6 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.0 in | 2.4 in |
| Height | 56.9 in | 56.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 104.4 in | 6.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.7 in | 5.1 in | 0.6 in |
| Curb weight | 3,434 lb | 3,069 lb | 365 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 192.1 in – 192.7 in).
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