Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Jetta Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2002 catalog dimensions. Toyota Corolla · Volkswagen Jetta
- Length174.0 in
- Height54.5 in
- Wheelbase97.0 in
- Curb weight2,405 lb – 2,445 lb
- Width66.7 in
- Volkswagen Jetta width68.3 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Volkswagen Jetta is 1.1 in shorter (174.0 in vs 172.9 in)
- Width: Toyota Corolla is 1.6 in narrower (66.7 in vs 68.3 in)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.7 in)
- Wheelbase: Volkswagen Jetta has a 1.9 in longer wheelbase (97.0 in vs 98.9 in)
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 662 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 3,087 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Volkswagen Jetta is 662 lb heavier (2,425 lb vs 3,087 lb)
- Height: Volkswagen Jetta is 3.2 in taller (54.5 in vs 57.7 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 1.1 in shorter (174.0 in vs 172.9 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageVolkswagen Jetta — Volkswagen Jetta is shorter by 1.1 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 | 172.9 in | 1.1 in |
| Width | 66.7 in | 68.3 in | 1.6 in |
| Height | 54.5 in | 57.7 in | 3.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 97.0 in | 98.9 in | 1.9 in |
| Curb weight | 2,425 lb | 3,087 lb | 662 lb |
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