Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2000 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length174.0 in
- Height54.5 in
- Wheelbase97.0 in
- Curb weight2,414 lb – 2,459 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in shorter (174.0 in vs 172.3 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.9 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 559 lb heavier (2,437 lb vs 2,995 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 559 lb heavier (2,437 lb vs 2,995 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 2.4 in taller (54.5 in vs 56.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 98.9 in)
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.7 in shorter (174.0 in vs 172.3 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.7 in Check garage fit for Toyota Corolla · garage fit for Volkswagen Jetta
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Corolla — Toyota Corolla is narrower by 1.6 in
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Corolla — Based on length × width (Toyota Corolla)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Toyota Corolla | Volkswagen Jetta | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 174.0 in | 172.3 in | 1.7 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 56.9 in | 2.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in | 98.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,437 lb | 2,995 lb | 559 lb |
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